This is an archive of our quarterly Conservation Conversation email newsletters.
Spring 2024 Edition
- Backyard Conservation Lecture Series
- Boardman High School to Compete in Area 2 Envirothon
- Stormwater Basin Inspections
- Details for Spring 2024 Fish Sale
Read the Spring 2024 Edition here.
Winter 2024 Edition
- BMP’s for Winter Runoff
- Area 2 Envirothon Registration Now Open
- Mahoning SWCD Conservation Education Catalog Now Available
- CAUV Enrollment 2024 Guidelines
Read the Winter 2024 Edition here.
Fall 2023 Edition
- Election Results
- SWCD Welcomes Outreach & Education Specialist
- Project Rejuvenates Local Wetlands Site
- Staff Greets Citizens at Canfield Fair Booth
Read the Fall 2023 Edition here.
Summer 2022 Edition
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Preventing Storm Water Pollution
- Envirothon Competition
- Billboards Promote Defense
- Staff Spotlight
Read the Summer 2022 Edition here.
Winter 2022 Edition
- Annual Tree Sale
- Spring Fish Sale
- Envirothon Registration
- Helping Pollinators Thrive by Improving Habitat
- Board Spotlights
Read the Winter 2022 Edition here.
Fall 2021 Edition
- SWCD Welcomes New District Educator
- SWCD Elects 2 New Board Members
- Collecting Milkweed Seed Pods
- Financial Assistance Programs Available
- Preparing for 2022 Envirothon
- Preparing Fields for Winter: Q&A on Cover Crops
- Staff Spotlight
Read the Fall 2021 Edition here.
Winter 2021 Edition
- Cover Crops Kick Off New Agricultural Video Series
- Strategic Planning Survey Provides Valuable Insight
- Mahoning SWCD Revives Annual Tree Sale – Online
- Local, State Envirothon Competitions Go Virtual for 2021
- Applications Due March 1 for Agricultural Land Tax Breaks
- Seasonal Guidance to Keep in Mind for Future Holidays
- Make a Note: Spring Fish Sale Slated for May 2021
Read the Winter 2021 Edition here.
Fall 2020 Edition
- Stormwater Awareness Week: Clean Water Starts With Us
- Here’s How You Can Help Promote Cleaner Water
- Got Milkweed Pods? Collection Coming to a Close Oct. 30
- District Administrator Talks Milkweed Importance on WKBN
- In-Person Voting Now Open for SWCD Board Supervisor
- Thanks for Supporting Our Annual Fall Fish Sale
- 10 Things To Know About Your Impact on Watersheds
- What is a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3)?
Read the Fall 2020 Edition here.
Summer 2020 Edition
- Celebrating 70 Years with a Trivia Contest Giveaway
- Seeking Candidates for Board Supervisor Position
- Fall Fish Sale Pick-Up Set for Oct. 8, Pre-Order Now
- 10 Things You Should Know About Watersheds
- Time to Prepare Food Plots, We’ve Got You Covered
- Staff Spotlight: Blaine Winger
Read the Summer 2020 Edition here.
Special Edition: 70th Anniversary
- Providing Local Soil & Water Conservation for 70 Years!
- A Brief Look Back to Where Our Roots Began
- A Glimpse of 1950-2020: Cost of Living Then & Now
- Thank You, Mahoning County, for 70 Years of Support
Read the 70th Anniversary Special Edition here.
Winter 2020 Edition
- New Website Highlights Services, Education, Resources
- Deadlines to Apply for USDA Conservation Programs
- Applications Due March 2 for Agricultural Land Tax Breaks
- Local Teacher Wins Statewide ‘Teacher of the Year’ Award
- Sign Up for Timber Education Series Workshop
- Things to Consider Before Harvesting Your Timber
- Area 2 Envirothon Set for April 30 at Kent State Salem
- Staff Spotlight: Sean McGuire
Read the Winter 2020 Edition here.
Fall 2019 Edition
- Election for 2 Board Supervisors
- Who We Are & What We Do
- Collecting Milkweed Pods to Provide Habitat for Monarch Butterflies
- Another Successful Fall Fish Sale
- No-Till Drill, Farm Equipment for Rent
- Sandbox Model Teaches Youth, Adults About Topography
- Staff Spotlight: Kathleen Vrable-Bryan
Read the Fall 2019 Edition here.