Richland Soil and Water Conservation District

09/16/2026

Wondering which conservation program is right for you? Read Jordan's latest newsletter article to find out! https://richlandswcd.net/news/applying-soil-health-principles-leveraging-conservation-programs/

09/15/2026

We had a wonderful time at the Earth Stewardship End of Year Celebration!

The 2026 Earth Stewardship projects brought in 297 volunteers from among 22 organizations providing 1,102 hours of service. Volunteers painted 13 fire hydrants, collected at least 48 bags of trash and 4,900 passenger and tractor tires, planted 1,700 flowers, disposed of 300 pounds of scrap metal, and removed numerous invasive plants like garlic mustard and wild parsnip.

Thank you to all of our volunteers, community partners, sponsors, and project leaders who participated in this year's Earth Stewardship Celebration! 🌎♻

09/14/2026

Join us at the Annual Celebration!

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its annual celebration Oct. 1, featuring awards, lunch and voting for two board seats. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Richland Soil and Water Conservation District

09/11/2026

Today is the last day to register for the Conservation Acres within Ag Landscapes Workshop! RSVP here: https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/conservation-acres-within-ag-landscapes

The Ohio Woodland Stewards Program and Pheasants Forever bring you a field day focused on habitat management practices within farmed landscapes. Participants will leave this workshop with knowledge about how precision agriculture can reveal high-value conservation potential within farmland and see whole-field and field-border practices that enhance wildlife habitat.

09/11/2026

We beat the heat at Pancakes & Pollinators last Wednesday! 🐝Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy some pancakes and learn more about pollinators! 🌻

09/07/2026

The Richland SWCD office is closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8. Have a safe holiday!

09/06/2026

Meet candidate Brian Alt! Brian has been a Richland County resident for 67 years. He currently resides in Shelby, where he has been a farmer for over 50 years.

Brian has held a board supervisor seat at Richland SWCD since 2014, and is running again to continue his work as a board supervisor. Vote for Brian in the Board Supervisor Election at the Richland SWCD office during normal business hours until September 30.

09/05/2026

Meet candidate Vincent “Skip” Malaska! Skip has been a Richland County resident for 78 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and a Master’s degree from Bowling Green State University. Skip is a retired educator, holding teaching positions at St. Marys, Mansfield City Schools, Ashland County West Holmes Career Center, and Pioneer across his 50 year career.

Skip hopes to utilize educational and leadership skills to promote the goals and mission of Richland SWCD. Drop by the Richland SWCD office to vote for Skip during normal business hours until September 30.

09/04/2026

The 2026 Board Supervisor Election has begun! Drop by the Richland SWCD office during normal business hours to cast your vote. There are two open seats and two candidates on the ballot. Every vote counts!

09/02/2026

We're one month away from our annual celebration! Celebrate 78 years of conservation in Richland County on October 1. RSVP by September 22nd by following the link: https://richlandswcd.net/event/annual-celebration-5/