2026 Issue 3 – July / August / September 2026 Supervisors Jeremy Kohler Don Burger Duane Nickell Marty Ward Bryan Hays Staff John Beilhart IV – Forestry & Wildlife Specialist McKinsie Klim – Little Beaver Creek Watershed Coordinator Pete Conkle – District Program Coordinator Haley Santee – Agricultural Technician NRCS Drue Kovick – Civil Engineering New Agricultural Technician, Haley Santee! Haley Santee Please join us in welcoming our new Agricultural Technician, Haley Sant

The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Columbiana 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 Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor. There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot: 1.) At the SWCD office, 1834-B South Lincoln Avenue, S

Our Fall Native Plant Sale is back for another year! Deep Roots Native Nursery will be providing a variety of 4" potted flowering plants which will be available for purchase. Orders will be accepted beginning July 27, 2026 and ending August 28, 2026. Please check out the order form below: PLANT ORDER PICKUP: Columbiana SWCD (1834-B S. Lincoln Ave. Salem, OH) September 8th-11th, 8am-4pm

Thursday, October 29, 2026 6:00-8:00PM Birdfish Brewery (140 E Park Ave., Columbiana, OH 44408) This is a FREE event in partnership with Rural Action and ODNR Scenic Rivers. Come discover the hidden life of our local waterways with two show feature films about Eastern Hellbenders followed by a discussion panel! Agenda: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM - Watershed Introduction Join us at Birdfish Brewery for an introduction of watershed restoration and conservation. Meet and learn about th

Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:30am-2:00pm At Highlandtown Wildlife Area (40.646945, -80.758920) In partnership with Carroll SWCD, Harrison SWCD, and the Ohio Division of Wildlife we bring you Conservation Wildlife Habitat Days (CWHD). Topics include patch clearcuts, cull tree removal, edge feathering, invasive species removal, early successional habitat, and more! Please remember to come dressed for the weather. There will be a $15 cost to attend this event which will include b

Saturday, August 8, 2026 11am - 12:30pm Beaver Creek Wildlife Nature Center (12798 Echo Dell Rd., East Liverpool, OH 43920) This FREE event takes place at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center and is in partnership with Rural Action and ODNR. Come discover the hidden life of our local waterways with two show feature films about Eastern Hellbenders followed by a discussion panel! Agenda: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Watershed Introduction Join us at Beaver Creek Wildlife Educati

April / May / June 2026 – Issue 2 2026 Supervisors Jeremy Kohler - Don Burger - Duane Nickel l- Marty Ward - Bryan Hays Staff John Beilhart IV ( Forestry & Wildlife Specialist) McKinsie Klim (Little Beaver Creek Watershed Coordinator) Pete Conkle (District Program Coordinator) NRCS: Drue Kovick (Civil Engineering) No‑Till Drill Rental Update 2026 Columbiana SWCD will again offer two no‑till drills for public rental on a per‑acre basis: John Deere 1590 (10‑foot) Great Plai

Position: Environmental Technician Intern Location: 1834-B South Lincoln Ave., Salem, OH 44460 Reports to: Pete Conkle, District Administrator Duration: May-August 2026* Hours: up to 30 hours/week Compensation: $15/hour About Columbiana Soil & Water Conservation District: Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) was formed as a resource for County residents to conserve, protect, and enhance soil, water, and land resources. The district is a sub-department of

Inside This Issue: Tree/Fish Sale Tree Tubes Sponsor Thank You Conservation Edu. Legacy Tree/Fish Sale Sheet Plant Descriptions Ohio Manure Standards 2025 Achievements J.S. Houses: Eastern Bluebird and Bat Boxes Disaster Assistance Wildlife Habitat Initiative DOWNLOAD HERE

2026 Tree Sale It is that time of the year again when we begin the Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts annual tree sale. This year the district is offering 36 different varieties of seedling trees and shrubs including evergreens, deciduous trees, shrubs, fruiting and flowering trees. The available species will be beneficial for stopping erosion, producing berries and fruit, enhancing backyard areas, creating windbreaks, and producing forage for wildlife. The orde

The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation...

This Fall Columbiana SWCD and OSU Extension are partnering to host a pond clinic. Topics include basic pond management, pond weed ID and...

Join us for a talk about the basics of grazing - pasture rotation, fencing, watering, pasture establishment, and the economics of getting...

We’re excited to announce that the fall plant sale is returning this year! There will be a variety of flowering plants available for...

Mark your calendars! Again, this year Columbiana SWCD has partnered with Carroll SWCD, Mahoning SWCD, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy...

Do you have or know of any high school students that are extremely interested in the outdoors? If so, you may want to tell them about...

Many of you may remember Jayden Stoffer from an article in our April 2024 issue of the Conservation Chronicle. Since then, Jayden’s...

It is that time of the year again when we begin the Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts annual tree sale. This year the...