by Katie Burnsworth | Aug 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Election Notice The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Erie Soil 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...
by Katie Burnsworth | Jul 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Runoff from stormwater can be a major contributor to water pollution in urban areas, transporting trash, heavy metals, bacteria and other contaminants through our storm systems into local waterways. An increase in hard surfaces combined with increasing frequency in...
by Tim White | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
The ODNR Division of Wildlife is again extending an opportunity to local ag producers to farm a few acres within the Resthaven and Willow Point Wildlife Areas, constituting approximately 37 aces and 25 acres respectively. The farming agreements allow members of...
by AmeriCorps Member | Apr 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Black vultures are no longer a stranger to northern Ohio. Up to just recently, the only vultures observed in our immediate vicinity were the red-headed Turkey vultures. Now however, their southern ‘cousins’ are starting to make a more frequent presence here in...
by AmeriCorps Member | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Erie Soil and Water Conservation District has supported wildlife conservation as one of the targets for natural resource management. This year, the District is diving into the world of bats with a new pilot study that will focus on understanding the relationship...
by AmeriCorps Member | Mar 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
HPAI Outbreaks in Ohio’s Bird Populations Raises Much Concern A Herring gull in Erie County and two Bald eagles in Ottawa County were recently tested and confirmed positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). All three birds are now deceased. ...
