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
Now hiring ditch maintenance technician
The Paulding County Ditch Maintenance Department is in search of a motivated individual to fill a a permanent full-time position. A class A CDL and heavy equipment operator experience are required. Applications can be sent to 451c McDonald Pike. The deadline to apply...
Take note of holiday hours
Please note that the Paulding SWCD and Ditch Maintenance offices will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th in observance of Christmas. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year full of Blessings!
Observed holiday
The Paulding SWCD office will be closed on Friday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We sincerely appreciate your service.
Election of Supervisors
An election of Supervisors for the Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District will be held starting October 20th and will run through November 18th. One candidate will be elected for a 3 year term commencing on January 1, 2023. Residents, landowners, firms, and...
Spotlight on conservation – fall 2022
The Fall Spotlight on Conservation Newsletter is out! Read about H2Ohio updates, what is going on in the classroom, cover crops and more! Click HERE to check it out!
2022 Conservation Classic Sponsors
We would like to give a HUGE shout out to our 2022 Conservation Classic Sponsors! Their support is helping to make a pavilion at the Black Swamp Nature Center a reality! Mercer Landmark Williamson Insurance Koharts Surplus Dangler Excavating Cooper Farms Lafarge...
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...
Educational Articles
Take note of holiday hours
Please note that the Paulding SWCD and Ditch Maintenance offices will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th in observance of Christmas. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year full of Blessings!
Spotlight on conservation – fall 2022
The Fall Spotlight on Conservation Newsletter is out! Read about H2Ohio updates, what is going on in the classroom, cover crops and more! Click HERE to check it out!
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...