Drainage Resources ​

Erosion Prevention

Whether you live in town, in the country, on a farm, or somewhere else, it is always important to think about some of these good conservation practices that can help prevent erosion.

Preventing Erosion:
  • Keep all ground planted - roots help hold soil in place.
  • Plant cover crops when you don’t have your main seasonal crops growing in the field. This adds nutrients to your soil as well as keep it held in place.
  • Keep waterways in good condition so that the water naturally flowing through the area has an outlet to leave. Without the waterway functioning properly, the water flow will cut through the soil, leaving large gullies and sediment misplaced.
  • Leave buffer strips around the edge of fields intact so the vegetation can filter out the sediment leaving the field through runoff. If you are considering making a drainage complaint, please keep the following things in mind:​
          Cover Crops
Waterways
Buffer Strips

Drainage Issues & Complaints

If your complaint is with your neighbor, please talk to your neighbor first!
  • If you come to us with a drainage complaint, depending on the situation, these are a few of the questions we typically ask:
            1. Have you discussed the issue with your neighbor?
            2. How new is the property?
            3. Is there tile and is it in good condition? Are there blowholes in your yard?
            4. Is there a functioning outlet on your property?
  • Our technicians can come out and look at the area, pin point potential issues, and advise a solution, but we have little legal room to enforce what happens next. That being said, we are here to help as best we can, so feel free to come talk to us! ​
Pickaway SWCD  |  110 Island Road, Suite D, Circleville, Ohio 43113  |  Phone: 740-477-1693