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Conservation Chronicle #11
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
Erica Dillinger
Jul 3110 min read


2026 Election Notice
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
Erica Dillinger
Jul 311 min read


2026 Fall Plant Sale
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
Erica Dillinger
Jun 291 min read


Conservation Chronicle 10
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
Erica Dillinger
Apr 23 min read


Conservation Chronicle #9
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
Erica Dillinger
Dec 18, 20251 min read


2026 Tree & Fish Sale
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
Erica Dillinger
Dec 18, 20252 min read


2025 Election Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation...
Erica Dillinger
Aug 28, 20251 min read


2025 Fall Plant Sale
We’re excited to announce that the fall plant sale is returning this year! There will be a variety of flowering plants available for...
Erica Dillinger
Jul 24, 20251 min read


CONSERVATION WILDLIFE HABITAT DAYS (CWHD)
Mark your calendars! Again, this year Columbiana SWCD has partnered with Carroll SWCD, Mahoning SWCD, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy...
Erica Dillinger
May 6, 20251 min read


Camp Canopy
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...
Erica Dillinger
Apr 15, 20252 min read


2025 Tree & Fish 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...
Erica Dillinger
Jan 3, 20252 min read


Conservation Chronicle #8
Inside This Issue: Tree and Fish Sale Columbiana SWCD Sponsors Plant Descriptions Tree and Fish Order Form J.S Houses: Bluebird and Bat...
Erica Dillinger
Jan 3, 20251 min read


Conservation Chronicle #7
Inside This Issue: Native Plant Sale Wrap Up Columbiana’s SWCD’S 82nd Annual Meeting Annual Meeting Registration Coming Soon: Spring Tree...
Erica Dillinger
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Conservation Chronicle #6
Inside This Issue: 2024 Native Plant Sale No-Till Field Day Current Agricultural Use Value Program, Agricultural Use Important Dates The...
Erica Dillinger
Jun 27, 20241 min read


Fall 2024 Plant Sale
Welcome to the Fall Plant Sale of 2024! We are thrilled to have you join us for this exciting event filled with a wide variety of...
Erica Dillinger
Jun 24, 20241 min read


The County Emergency Management Agency Survey
The County Emergency Management Agency has asked us to share this survey to attempt to get some feedback from County residents. Please...
Erica Dillinger
Jun 4, 20241 min read


Conservation Wildlife Habitat Days (CWHD)
Mark your calendars! This year Columbiana SWCD has partnered with Carroll SWCD, Mahoning SWCD, and the Ohio Division of Wildlife to put...
Erica Dillinger
Apr 30, 20241 min read


Conservation Chronical #5
2024 Issue 2: April - June INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 2024 Spring Tree and Fish Sale Update Conservation Wildlife Habitat Days (CWHD) CAUV...
Erica Dillinger
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Lisbon Creek: NON-POINT SOURCE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
What is Watershed Planning? When it rains, water flows to nearby creeks, streams and rivers. In areas that are not directly next to a...
Erica Dillinger
Mar 15, 20241 min read


Conservation Chronical #4
Issue #1 of 2024 for January - March INSIDE THIS ISSUE: New Watershed Coordinator 2024 Tree sale 2024 Fish Sale CAUV Program Winter...
Erica Dillinger
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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