Columbiana County Soil and Water Conservation District

Columbiana County Soil and Water Conservation District MISSION: To provide assistance, communication, and education through community leadership for the stewardship and improvement of our natural resources.

Pete Conkle
Program Administrator
330-277-2974
[email protected]

Vacant
Administrative Assistant
330-277-2975

Vacant
Little Beaver Creek Watershed Coordinator
330-277-2976

John Beilhart IV
Wildlife/Forestry Specialist
330-277-2977
[email protected]

Vacant
NRCS District Conservationist
330-277-2972

Drue Kovick
Civil Engineering Technician
330-277-2973
[email protected]

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The Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a legal entity of the State of Ohio and is administered by a five-member, elected Board of Supervisors. These Board members make important decisions regarding conservation within the county and set the direction for the District Staff. The District works cooperatively with other county agencies, local officials, and conservation groups. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service works with the District by offering assistance to producers within the county. Each of the 88 Ohio counties has its own SWCD, and funding is obtained through the County Commissioners, the State of Ohio, grants, and donations. The individual Soil and Water Conservation Districts within the state serve the varying needs of the county in which they are located. The Columbiana SWCD serves the residents of Columbiana County by providing many quality services. The District works with the local community to increase the awareness and appreciation of the county’s valuable natural resources.

The other day we were fortunate enough to have a dragonfly nymph climb onto our seine and complete their molt.
06/24/2026

The other day we were fortunate enough to have a dragonfly nymph climb onto our seine and complete their molt.

We love all macroinvertebrates here, but if McKinsie chose a favorite it's a caddisfly. What's your favorite?
06/22/2026

We love all macroinvertebrates here, but if McKinsie chose a favorite it's a caddisfly. What's your favorite?

Mark your calendars! We have a couple of upcoming Hellbender-centered events. Both include two short films showcasing No...
06/20/2026

Mark your calendars! We have a couple of upcoming Hellbender-centered events. Both include two short films showcasing North America’s largest salamander followed by a discussion panel.

Homes for Hellbenders: Healthy Waters for All
🔗https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homes-for-hellbenders-healthy-waters-for-all-tickets-1985478648084?aff=oddtdtcreator
📆Saturday, August 8th from 11am-12:30pm
📍Beaver Creek Wildlife Nature Center
12798 Echo Dell Rd.
East Liverpool, OH 43920

Neighbors of the Stream: Protecting Water and Wildlife
🔗https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighbors-of-the-stream-protecting-water-and-wildlife-tickets-1985107137887?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
📆Thursday, October 29th from 6:00-8:00pm
📍Birdfish Brewing Company
140 E Park Ave.
Columbiana, OH 44408

Our office is closed today (06/19/2026) in recognition of Juneteenth. Normal office hours resume Monday, June 22, 2026.C...
06/19/2026

Our office is closed today (06/19/2026) in recognition of Juneteenth. Normal office hours resume Monday, June 22, 2026.

Columbiana SWCD:
📍1834-B South Lincoln Ave., Salem, OH 44460
⏰ Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
📱(330)-332-8732
🔗www.columbianacoswcd.com

Just the other day we finished our stream sampling education for the season. Thank you to everyone that invited us out t...
06/18/2026

Just the other day we finished our stream sampling education for the season. Thank you to everyone that invited us out to teach the kiddos about macroinvertebrate ID!

Staying on topic with yesterday's post we ask the question; what is nitrate (NO3-) and where does it come from?Nitrogen ...
06/17/2026

Staying on topic with yesterday's post we ask the question; what is nitrate (NO3-) and where does it come from?

Nitrogen (N2) is a naturally occurring compound that is used in agriculture to help increase crop yields. It comes in the form of fertilizer, manure, and sewage. As Nitrogen interacts with nitrifying bacteria it becomes nitrate (NO3-), which is water soluble.

It's not just agricultural fields that contribute to the presence of nitrate in waterways and drinking water. In fact, an article by Chung et. al. found that the magnitude of urban N yields is comparable to agricultural watersheds. Plus, their analysis also points to it being nonpoint sources (meaning there's no one culprit)

🔗Riverine nitrogen source yield in urban systems: https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/fee.2679

🔗For more information on Nitrate pollution please visit: https://iwla.org/a-growing-problem-nitrate-in-our-water/

Next month is Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week (July26th-August 1st). We'll be sharing how you can help reduce nutrient ...
06/16/2026

Next month is Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week (July26th-August 1st). We'll be sharing how you can help reduce nutrient runoff from your property and what resources and programs are available through our office.

For more information on Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week please visit: https://iwla.org/nitrate-pollution-awareness-week-learn/

A flowering grass sounds like something that's made up, but we can assure you that it's real. Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua...
06/15/2026

A flowering grass sounds like something that's made up, but we can assure you that it's real. Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) is a native flowering grass that will be offered for our Fall Native Plant Sale. The small bright purple flowers pictured here can also sometimes appear purple in the late summer. Not only is it extremely drought tolerant, but it also serves as the host plant for Skipper butterflies and moths.

Follow our event page for the latest Fall Plant Sale Updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EUTLSPHQb/

As part of the spring Tree and Fish Sale Columbiana SWCD will also be selling nesting boxes from J.S. Houses! Owl boxes ...
06/13/2026

As part of the spring Tree and Fish Sale Columbiana SWCD will also be selling nesting boxes from J.S. Houses!

Owl boxes can be purchased for $100 per box. These boxes provide necessary nesting habitat on a property for several different Owl species. By attracting these owls you can help decrease the number of rodents on your property and also give you the opportunity to see Owl species more commonly on your land.

Eastern Bluebird boxes can be purchased for $25 per box. These boxes are extremely well made and if property taken care of can last many years helping grow the Bluebird populations in your area.

If you have bats J.S. Houses also has bat boxes for sale which can be purchased for $65 per box. These boxes can help encourage bats to stay around your area and can also benefit you by decreasing the amount of mosquitos and other flying insects in these areas.

All listed boxes can be picked up at the Columbiana SWCD office. All sale proceeds from these boxes go to Jayden Stoffer as she continues to build her small wood working business.

Our Fall Native Plant Sale begins July 27th! Order forms will be available in our July newsletter in addition to our off...
06/12/2026

Our Fall Native Plant Sale begins July 27th! Order forms will be available in our July newsletter in addition to our office at 1834-B South Lincoln Ave. in Salem.

Follow our event page for the latest updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EEh3qjyEH/

Address

1834-B South Lincoln Avenue
Salem, OH
44460

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+13303328732

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