Madison Soil and Water Conservation District

06/18/2026

MSWCD will be closed tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume our regular hours on Monday, June 22nd.

06/15/2026

Tick season is here. Check out these helpful tips on how to protect yourselves from ticks and how to remove them when you're out enjoying your Ohio State Parks, Ohio Division of Wildlife areas, Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves state nature preserves and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry state forests!

Tick bite prevention:
➡️ Know when and were to expect ticks and use repellents according to labels.
➡️ Tuck your pants into your socks and boots and tuck your shirt into your pants.
➡️ Check yourself, family and pets regularly and remove ticks immediately.

How to remove a tick:
➡️ Don't panic.
➡️ Use tweezers to remove the entire tick, including the mouth.
➡️ Monitor your health the following days for any symptoms.

Learn more about ticks in Ohio here: https://bit.ly/430wkJ1

06/11/2026

Save the date! We look forward to exploring the wildflowers together.

06/09/2026

https://www.madisonsoilandwater.com/news-events/newsroom2.html/article/2026/06/09/nomination-news-release

Ways to get on the ballot for the SWCD Board of Supervisors

Any resident 18 years of age or older who resides within the county of the election can seek election to the SWCD board of supervisors. Names can be placed on the ballot in one of two ways.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

https://www.madisonsoilandwater.com/news-events/newsroom2.html/article/2026/05/29/madison-county-health-survey

Madison County Health Survey

05/15/2026

The Little Darby Creek Covered Bridge, 100 W. Taylor Blair Road, in Madison County in West Jefferson, will officially be renamed “David P Brand Memorial Bridge.”

When a bridge over the Little Darby Creek needed to be brought up to modern needs, David Brand, former Madison County Engineer (1966 - 2015), research many options to find an affordable, aesthetically pleasing bridge that could span the entire State and National Scenic River. Then he worked with many partners to fund this vision. The bridge was completed in 2012. Today, it is a local source of pride for the community.

In his honor, the Little Darby Creek Covered Bridge will be officially renamed the “David P Brand Memorial Bridge.” The dedication ceremony will be at the bridge at 11:00 am on May 19th, 2026. The bridge is located just west of West Jefferson, Ohio, off U.S. Route 40 on Taylor-Blair Road (turn north at the Dollar General store).

All are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

05/14/2026

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05/05/2026

AEP is proposing a 11 mile transmission line in the northern part of Madison County. If your property is affected, this meeting could help you understand your options.

UPDATE:
We heard from our county members and have decided to make this meeting OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
While a Farm Bureau membership is not required to attend, we hope you’ll see the value in becoming a member and the benefits it provides (like this meeting with a subject matter expert)!

ATTN: Madison County Farm Bureau Members -

AEP Ohio has announced plans for the Patina-Mirkwood Transmission Project, a new 11-mile, 345-kilovolt (kV) transmission line. Madison County Farm Bureau is hosting a community briefing on the proposed project to help you navigate the potential impact and understand your rights as a landowner. Dale Arnold, OFBF Director of Energy Policy, will be our featured speaker for the evening.

🗓 Tuesday, May 12 | 6:30 PM 📍 Plainview School Gymnasium (8270 Amish Pike Rd, Plain City)

Interested in becoming a member? Join at ofbf.org/join or call 614-876-1274 to pay over the phone.

Visit the project website: https://www.aeptransmission.com/ohio/Patina-Mirkwood/

Submit public comments to AEP until Friday, May 15 (bottom of page): https://www.aeptransmission.com/ohio/Patina-Mirkwood/