NOTICE: Our next board meeting will take place February 18 at 9:00 a.m. in the Service Center Conference Room.
Upcoming Events
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Contractors Workshop - February 21
Who: Fairfield SWCD & Pickaway SWCD Where: Fairfield SWCD, 831 College Ave., Lancaster, W. Conference Rm. RSVP: 740-653-8154 Tentative Agenda
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EQIP Information Meeting - March 10
When: Tuesday, March 10 from 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Ross County Service Center, 475 Western Avenue, Chillicothe, Room D Questions: Call Jason Jones, Quail Forever (937-423-0904 Great opportunity to learn about EQIP and ask questions about projects on your property. Learn more about enhancements on non row-crop acres:
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NRCS Announces New EQIP App. Deadline - March 20
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced Friday, March 20, 2020, as the deadline to submit applications for Ohio’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). To participate in USDA conservation programs, applicants should be farmers or farm or forest landowners and must meet eligibility criteria. Applications signed and submitted to NRCS by the March 20 deadline will be evaluated for fiscal year 2020 funding. <<< Click on the image to view the full news release. |
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Assistance Now Available to Restore and Protect Ohio's Privately-Owned Land for Wetland Habitat - March 27
This year, NRCS will invest in technical and financial assistance to help private landowners, tribes and other groups protect wetlands. Efforts focus on restoring previously drained agricultural lands and protecting the restored wetlands with easements. Landowners are financially compensated for enrolling their land. The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) utilizes the Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) component of the program. Applications for ACEP-WRE are accepted on a continuous basis. Applications signed and submitted to NRCS by the ranking and funding deadline will be evaluated for fiscal year 2020 funding. The application deadline for this year is March 27, 2020. <<< Click on the image to view the full news release. |
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Woman Caring for the Land - April 1
Spring Bird Migration: What you need to know Come learn with other woman at the second Woman Caring for the Land meeting sponsored by the Fayette Soil and Water Conservation District, Pheasants Forever, and the USDA. The meeting will be held on April 1st at 10:00 a.m. at the Carnegie Public Library. Woman Caring for the Land helps woman landowners make conservation decisions in a non-intimidating environment. Several women conservation professionals will join us, sharing knowledge on migratory birds, planting native, and the importance of habitat including woodlots and backyards. Lunch will be provided. A brief birding session will follow the discussions for those who want to venture out. We will also give away a copy of Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard by Douglas Tallamy. View Schedule Here |
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Earth Day Celebration - April 18
Who: Pickaway County Parks, SWCD and RPHF Solid Waste District Where: Canal Park When: Saturday, April 18 from 1-3 p.m. Bring the whole family for games, crafts and learning opportunities! Event geared towards 3rd-5th graders but all are welcome! Please note that all children under the age of 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult. |
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Composting Workshop - April 27
Pickaway SWCD, Park District, and RPHF Solid Waste District are partnering to offer a Beginners Guide to Composting Workshop! All skill levels are welcome to attend, including beginners. A special youth program will take place at the same time for kids 12 & under! Food & drinks will be provided. When: April 27th Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center. Cost: $5 per adult, youth 12 & under FREE |
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Student Wildlife Research Symposium &
Next in Nature Teen Conservation Summit - April 2 Are you a teacher currently conducting research related to wildlife and/or wildlife habitats with middle and/or high school students? Are you a middle or high school student involved in wildlife-related research? Would you be interested in presenting your research to an audience of fellow student researchers, biologists, and wildlife management agencies? Then we want you! The 4th Annual Ohio Student Wildlife Research Symposium is a place to present your research in a professional and supportive environment. You can choose to present as a paper session or a poster session. Paper sessions are 20 minute sessions in front of an audience. Poster sessions are in a group with other poster presenters. |
Pickaway SWCD is celebrating our 75 Year Anniversary!
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Pickaway SWCD, 110 Island Rd., Suite D, Circleville, Ohio 43113, T: 740-477-1693 F: 740-477-3327