As 2026 gets underway, we all know how a new year can bring about a few changes. As we reflect on the old, we also envision the new. New ideas and opportunities can lead to better solutions. One good example is the Wildlife Habitat Initiative (WHI),...
Whether you’re a hunter or someone who just enjoys seeing deer while hiking one of Ohio’s State Parks, a Metropark, or on your own property, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) remains a concern. CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects all members of the deer...
Did you know that an estimated 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes every year? Much of this pollution is easy to spot—single-use items like plastic bottles and bags—but some of the most dangerous plastic is nearly invisible. Tiny microplastics, many of...
Local farmers interested in improving water quality can sign-up now until August 15th to participate in H2Ohio for crop years 2026 and 2027. Participating farmers will work with their local conservation district to develop a nutrient management plan and...
The Erie Soil and Water Conservation District invites qualified professional environmental consulting and design firms to submit qualifications for a riparian enhancement project of Mills Creek within a municipal golf course in the City of Sandusky. Qualification...
H2Ohio has expanded to Erie County! H2Ohio is now expanding to help reduce nutrient and sediment run-off from agricultural land in 10 additional counties. The program, which offers funding to farmers who implement proven conservation practices that limit agricultural...
