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
Spring 2026 Spotlight on Conservation
Welcome Spring! Our spring newsletter is now available. Follow the link to read all about Paulding SWCD’s current and upcoming events. Spring Newsletter
2026 Paulding SWCD Election Notice
FORM EL‐4 OSWCC ODA‐DSWC January 2026 Election Notice The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code….
Black Swamp Nature Center Final Public Input Meeting
MEDIA ADVISORY The Nature Conservancy Hosts Community Conversation about Improvements at the Black Swamp Nature Center Media Contact: Sandra Svoboda, 313-574-0645, sandra.svoboda@tnc.org PAULDING, Ohio – The Nature Conservancy in Ohio (TNC) is hosting a community…
Black Swamp Nature Center 60% Design Input Meeting
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Ohio, along with the Pauldig County Commissioners, Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District, and Davey Resource Group, is hosting an open house to share updates and collect community members’ input about natural infrastructure…
Pipe Bridge at Manure Science Review
Check out this cool Pipe Bridge we learned about at Manure Science Review! What is Manure Science Review? This event explores the latest research and on-farm practies that support efficient, responsible manure management for today’s ag producers!…
Black Swamp Nature Center Public Input Meeting
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Ohio along with the Pauldig County Commissioners, and Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District, is hosting an open house to share updates and collect community members’ input about natural infrastructure improvements at the Black…
Meeting date changed
Please note that the February 2026 Paulding SWCD Board meeting date has been moved from February 11, 2026 to February 12th, 2026. Both the time and the location remains unchanged and will still be meeting at the McDonald Pike Office building conference room at 8:00AM.
Funds Granted to TNC to Restore Natural Infrastructore at the Black Swamp Nature Center
H2Ohio and the Great Lake Restoration Initiative have provided grant funding to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to restore wetland and floodplain habitat at the Black Swamp Nature Center.
2025 Election Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the PauldingSoil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the…
Pollinator plot assistance grant
Paulding SWCD would like to introduce the Pollinator Plot Assistance Grant. Limited funds have been allocated for Paulding County residents who wish to install a pollinator plot. The Paulding Pollinator Habitat Grant Program will provide financial assistance to…