Henry Soil & Water Conservation District

Henry Soil & Water Conservation District Our primary mission is to assist local landowners to protect the natural resources of Henry County w What is the Natural Resources Conservation Service?

The organization of a soil conservation district for Henry County was considered officially for the first time on May 27, 1954, when sixteen interested individuals met as a sponsoring committee. A referendum was held in November of that year, and this resulted in the formation of the 85th district in the state, now known as the Henry Soil and Water Conservation District, which encompasses all the

land within Henry County's boundaries. Soil and Water Conservation Districts are legally organized subdivisions of the State of Ohio and are assigned the task of protecting and improving the soil, water, and other natural resources. Each SWCD is governed by a board of five supervisors who are elected by local residents and serve staggered three-year terms. The Supervisors meet once a month for regular board meetings, and also take part in occasional special meetings and training meetings. Our primary mission is similar to that of every other district in the state; to educate and assist local landowners and managers, with the primary focus of finding ways to protect the natural resource base while sustaining a high level of productivity. Henry SWCD has also been charged for many years with administering the county's ditch maintenance program, under the direction of the county engineer. In addition to other goals and responsibilities, Henry District is directing much energy toward a very important goal: educating adults and young people in caring for our natural resources in a multitude of ways. Henry SWCD operates on funds provided by the Henry County Commissioners which is matched by the State of Ohio. Local sales, equipment rentals and conservation projects provide additional funds. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), formed in response to the 1930's Dust Bowl, works with the landowners to conserve natural resources on private lands. A federal agency with close partnerships with County SWCD offices, NRCS provides technical assistance for United States Department (USDA) Farm Bill Programs.

As a reminder, voting for supervisors ends on Thursday at 6:30. Stop in the office 8-4:30 this week to vote or join us ...
08/24/2026

As a reminder, voting for supervisors ends on Thursday at 6:30. Stop in the office 8-4:30 this week to vote or join us Thursday from 4:30-6:30 for our picnic and voting.

Welcome Brian Tussing to Henry SWCD. Brian started on Monday July 27th and will be our new Nutrient Management Technici...
07/29/2026

Welcome Brian Tussing to Henry SWCD. Brian started on Monday July 27th and will be our new Nutrient Management Technician.

ELECTION NOTICEElection NoticeThe Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of t...
07/22/2026

ELECTION NOTICE
Election Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Henry 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 the Henry Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
There are 3. ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
1.) At the SWCD office, 2260 Scott St., Napoleon, from 7/29/2026 until 8/27/2026 during normal business hours; or
2.) At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at Henry SWCD on 8/27/2026 from 4:30-6:30pm ; or
3.) Voting absentee from 7/29/2026 until 8/27/2026, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address 2260 Scott St., Napoleon, by calling 419-599-8171, or email [email protected]. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 8/27/2026.
2 Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2029.
Nominees are:
Luke Brubaker
Logan Haake
Jeff Mason

07/15/2026
The Henry Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors is taking applications for a full-time position of N...
06/25/2026

The Henry Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors is taking applications for a full-time position of Nutrient Management Technician.

The purpose of this position is to assist ODA’s Division of Soil and Water Conservation and other partners in implementing H2Ohio nutrient reduction effort as provided in Amended Substitute House Bill No. 33 of the 135th General Assembly. Specifically, the General Assembly appropriated funds to ODA under appropriation item GRF 700509 to be used to “support county soil and water conservation districts … for staffing costs and to assist in soil testing and nutrient management plan development, including manure transformation and manure conversion technologies, enhanced filter strips, water management, and H2Ohio Program support.”

Visit www.henryswcd.com for all of the details.

03/16/2026

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We are excited for the Northwest Ohio Ag Expo coming up this Friday and Saturday! There is something for everyone and we...
03/03/2026

We are excited for the Northwest Ohio Ag Expo coming up this Friday and Saturday! There is something for everyone and we hope you will join us!

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2260 Scott Street
Napoleon, OH
43545

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+14195998171

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