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
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...
Fall 2021 Spotlight on Conservation newsletter
The fall newsletter is out and available for anyone who is interested in learning more about conservation education in Paulding County. Fall 2021 Spotlight on Conservation
Thank you to our Conservation Classic Sponsors!
Our 2021 Conservation Classic is made possible by our wonderful local sponsors! We would like to take this opportunity to thank our supporters and ask you to thank them when you do business with them! Eagle Sponsor- Bradford Excavating Birdie Sponsors- Cooper Farms...
Election Notice
Educational Articles
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...
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
Plant a tree the right way
There is a science to planting trees. They younger you plant them, the less likely they are to feel the stress of the tree roots being disturbed. It is also a more cost effective way to add trees to your landscape. The drawback however, is that it will be many years...