To promote the wise use of our natural resources in order to enhance the environment and quality of life for the people of Paulding County.
Technical Programs
Education & Outreach
Black Swamp Nature Center
Ditch Maintenance
Soil. Water. Conservation.
Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District works hard to help farmers implement conservation practices that conserve top soil and keep nutrients in place through Best Management Practices. This helps to keep nutrients and other resources where they are needed, in the soil, and out of waterways.
Classroom visits, field days and programming help to create an understanding and a connection to the natural environment so that as children grow, they will appreciate and conserve these precious resources.
News & Updates
4th Annual Conservation Classic Golf Scramble
Mark your calendars and plan to join us at Auglaize Golf Club for our 4th Annual Conservation Classic Golf Scramble on Friday, September 9th. This years' proceeds will benefit Black Swamp Nature Center improvements and will go toward the the matching grant we received...
SWCD is seeking individuals to run for election to the board of directors
Soil and Water Conservation Districts manage and direct local conservation programs. These programs are focused on assisting landowners with implementing voluntary conservation practices to protect the health of lakes, rivers and other natural resources. A board...
Spotlight on Conservation – Summer 2022
The Summer 2022 edition of the Spotlight on Conservation is now out and available! This issue contains updates on education programs, an H2Ohio program update, information on the recent Area 1 Envirothon, and information on the NatureWorks Grant. Read on for all the...
Spotlight on Conservation – Spring 2022
Spring is here... finally! Although it doesn't feel like it most days, not yet anyway, we know that the promise of warmer weather, sunshine, cookouts, lake days and all of the pleasant memories that have us relishing the longer days of summer is right around the...
Black Swamp Nature Center and Nature Area improvements
Paulding SWCD and the Paulding County Commissioners have been awarded a grant through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Funds from this grant will be used to make improvements to the nature center facility and nature area grounds. We are now seeking user...
Attention Landowners in the Lower Big Run Watershed
February 01, 2022 Landowners in the Lower Big Run Watershed, Due to the weather conditions, travel is not advised for Paulding County on Wednesday 2/2/2022. As a result, the Lower Big Run Ditch Hearing report and associated materials are being made available virtually...
Winter 2022 Spotlight on Conservation
The newest issue of Spotlight on Conservation is now available! Click on the link below for the latest news and information from the Paulding SWCD office! Spotlight on Conservation
2022 Fish Sale in progress
Do you need to restock your pond? The 2022 Paulding SWCD fish sale is going on now! We have redears, bluegill, bass, crappie, perch, and catfish available! We also have feeder fish, white amurs and Pond Maid bacteria products on sale! Our fish come from Remlinger fish...
GREEN Day – Growing Resources for Education exploration in nature!
Friday, October 1st, 5th graders across Paulding County got the opportunity to visit the Black Swamp Nature Center for GREEN Day, or Growing Resources for Education Exploration in Nature Day. The event is hosted by Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District and...
Educational Articles
4th Annual Conservation Classic Golf Scramble
Mark your calendars and plan to join us at Auglaize Golf Club for our 4th Annual Conservation Classic Golf Scramble on Friday, September 9th. This years' proceeds will benefit Black Swamp Nature Center improvements and will go toward the the matching grant we received...
Spotlight on Conservation – Summer 2022
The Summer 2022 edition of the Spotlight on Conservation is now out and available! This issue contains updates on education programs, an H2Ohio program update, information on the recent Area 1 Envirothon, and information on the NatureWorks Grant. Read on for all the...
Spotlight on Conservation – Spring 2022
Spring is here... finally! Although it doesn't feel like it most days, not yet anyway, we know that the promise of warmer weather, sunshine, cookouts, lake days and all of the pleasant memories that have us relishing the longer days of summer is right around the...