News & Updates
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...
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