Welcome to the Division of Soil & Water Conservation
The Division of Soil and Water Conservation (DSWC) provides leadership and services that enable Ohioans to conserve, protect, and enhance soil, water, and land resources. The DSWC was established beginning January 2016 through a transfer of programs from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture.
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Information about the department's various programs as well as forms, applications and fact sheets can all be found in the resources section.
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H2Ohio Deadline For Accepting Applications Moved To March 31
The deadline for farmers to submit applications for the H2Ohio program is moving back to the original date of March 31, 2020.
Farmers Now Able to Apply for H2Ohio Funds
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda announced today that $30 million in H2Ohio funding will be available for Ohio farmers in more than a dozen counties beginning February 1, 2020.
Governor DeWine Announces H2Ohio Water Quality Plan
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine unveiled H2Ohio, a comprehensive, data-driven water quality plan to reduce harmful algal blooms, improve wastewater infrastructure, and prevent lead contamination.
In this educational video, the Ohio Department of Agriculture discusses the benefits of planting warm season annual grasses for Ohio livestock producers.