Inspects and monitors drainage and sediment regulations on construction sites in Cuyahoga County in order to prevent pollution from storm water runoff and soil erosion. Offers technical assistance to developers, land owners, and municipalities in order to ensure compliance with state and federal permits such as: road layouts, stream, and wetlands protection, proper stream crossings, slope stability, natural resource inventory, and suggested site layout. Conducts and makes available county-wide soil surveys which may be of use to potential property buyers who need information on potential pollutant and/or water table information and to landowners when looking to site a building or before entering a lease for oil and gas drilling. Provides Watershed Coordinators who work in specific watershed areas to evaluate problems and then implement action plans to improve the watershed by working with all stakeholders of the watershed area. Additional information may also be provided regarding soil types, soil health and soil assessment.

Provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain and improve the natural resources and environment in Lorain County.

Offers technical assistance to developers, landowners, and municipalities related to floodplain management, drainage, erosion control, and pond construction. Makes available countywide soil surveys which may be of use to potential property buyers who need information on potential pollutant and/or water table information.

Provides a natural resource consultant for services such as technical advice to setting up ponds, land management, and erosion control

Oversees the public building, land and park regulations and permits for the city.

Offers technical assistance to developers, land owners, and municipalities related to floodplain management, erosion control, pond construction, researching and inspecting building sites, addressing commercial buildings, and splitting lots for development. Makes available countywide soil surveys which may be of use to potential property buyers who need information on potential pollutant and/or water table information and to landowners when looking to erect a building or before entering a lease for oil and gas drilling.

Consults with non-farm rural landowners on a variety of land use concerns, including soil information, drainage and erosion problems, as well as wetland issues.

Helps plan and create conservation easements to protect natural areas such as streams, wetlands, wildlife habitat, open space, or scenery. Conservation easements are voluntary legal agreements between landowners and the SWCD that place permanent restrictions on development and use of the land. The landowner maintains ownership of the property, along with the right to use the land, but not in ways that infringe on the conservation easement agreement. Property may be sold, leased, donated, or bequeathed, however the easement remains. Easements are generally associated with Federal, State, and/or Property tax incentives for the landowner based on the difference between the appraised land value with and without the easement.

Acquires and maintains vacant properties located in the county (such as homes or other structures that have been abandoned) for strategic redevelopment. Assembles larger parcels of land for new development or for the purpose of creating green space or urban gardens and farms. Sells rehabilitated homes, as well as properties in need of renovation. Properties acquired are those that are in tax foreclosure, forfeited lands, handed over from banks, or deeded over from individuals. Will take inquires from those interested in donating property; not all property may be accepted for donations.

Operates as a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to preserving land throughout Northern Ohio. Works with landowners, communities, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations to protect natural areas and working landscapes.

Provides financial and technical assistance and easement programs for conservation on working lands. Services include: assistance with planning goals for farming projects, developing conservation plans, and filing applications for agency programs.

Protects natural areas with ecological and/or geological significance. State nature preserves are not parks. Instead, they are sanctuaries for rare plants and animals. For this reason, preserves are suited for minimum impact activities such as birdwatching, hiking, nature study and photography but not picnicking or camping.

The Preble County Historical Society acquires, protects, and maintains for the enjoyment and edification of the current and future generations buildings, structures, objects, sites, or entire districts that have historical, archeological, conservation & environmental projects, hiking trails or cultural significance.

Provides assistance to landowners in most phases of soil and water conservation, planning and engineering. Services include:tile drainage, erosion control structure, ponds, drainage ditches, animal waste facilities, dikes, pumps, sod filter strips and surface drainage, farm planning, educational programs, and district projects such as seedling tree and windbreak program, fish sale; Also assists with county ditch maintenance program

Provides water quality education non-point source pollution education and technical assistance with conservation practices such as filter strips, windbreaks and wetlands. Funding is available through the Farm Bills programs. Also provides consultations on natural resource reviews for landowners and local governments. Services include environmental education programs, homeowner conservation practice assistance and the Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Commission.

Provides financial and technical assistance and easement programs for conservation on working lands. Services include: assistance with planning goals for farming projects, developing conservation plans, and filing applications for agency programs.

Provides financial and technical assistance and easement programs for conservation on working lands. Services include: assistance with planning goals for farming projects, developing conservation plans, and filing applications for agency programs.

Provides assistance on conservation practices and improvement of soil and water resources to all Medina County land users through educational workshops, technical assistance, on-farm visits and cost share programs to encourage good stewardship. Sells tree seedlings and fish fingerlings. Offers soil testing.

Provides the Welcome Home Program (Residential) for people and organizations interested in acquiring residential property. Offers The Building for Business Program (Commercial) for people and organizations interested in acquiring commercial property.

Operates as a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to preserving land throughout Northern Ohio. Works with landowners, communities, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations to protect natural areas and working landscapes.

Operates as a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to preserving land throughout Northern Ohio. Works with landowners, communities, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations to protect natural areas and working landscapes.

Helps landowners, operators and the community of Champaign County voluntarily conserve and improve their natural resources.

Offers technical and financial assistance to reduce soil erosion, prevent water pollution, and maintain and improve the quality and productivity of farmlands, forests, and other natural resources in Grant County, Kentucky.

Provides assistance on conservation practices and improvement of soil and water resources to all Carroll County land users through educational workshops, technical assistance, on-farm visits and cost share programs to encourage good stewardship. Sells tree seedlings and fish fingerlings. Offers soil testing.