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We steward Madison County’s environment, helping conserve soil, water and related resources by connecting the public with available technical, financial and educational tools. With your help, we can preserve our county for generations to come.

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  • Mike Harkleroad, West Jefferson High School

    The Madison SWCD has been a wonderful resource for my high school biology students. Working with the dedicated professionals on staff is often cited by my students as a memorable and educational experience.

  • -Wayne Roberts, Friends of Madison County Parks & Trails

    Madison SWCD has been a true partner with FMCPT since the beginning of the Ohio to Erie Trail. They also supervised the creation and maintenance of the rain gardens. Hats off to this important community-minded organization!

  • – Marty Mace

    My brother Chris and I wanted to maintain the farm where we grew up. We found the Farmland Preservation Application process to be simple and we were informed at every step. If you want to maintain farmland, this program is for you.

  • - Michele Bouquet, Master Gardener

    The staff provided expert collaboration with the Madison County Master Gardener Volunteers on the new Community Mural Park in London. They delivered valuable services above our expectations on this project.

  • -Christine Szymanski, ODNR Scenic Rivers

    Madison SWCD is an irreplaceable partner of ODNR. Their expertise reduces invasive species, ensures biodiversity in the Little Darby Prairie Preserve and protects the water quality of the Little Darby Creek, State and National Scenic River.

  • – Jerry and Pat Downing

    We signed up for the Conservation Reserve Program on our small 200 acre farm. The program has made a difference for the soil. We have pheasants, rabbits and deer. It’s a little bit of work and management, but overall, it’s profitable.

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News

January 3, 2025

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has collected and submitted samples from multiple dead wild birds to test for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Ohio. While awaiting test results from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory, we are considering reports of dead birds in Auglaize, Erie, Huron, Logan, Lucas, Mercer, Montgomery, Richland, Sandusky, Stark and Warren counties as presumed positive for HPAI.

December 16, 2024
byBroc Sehen

Ohio farmers are increasingly turning to cover crops as a proven way to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and increase crop yields.

December 4, 2024

Hunters across Ohio checked 26,667 white-tailed deer on Monday, Dec. 2 during the opening day of the weeklong gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This is the highest harvest for opening day since 2012 (29,297). Ohio’s seven-day gun season is open until Sunday, Dec. 8, with an additional gun hunting weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21-22.