Welcome to the Gallia Soil & Water Conservation District Website
Our Mission:
“Provide leadership by promoting the wise use and enhancement of Gallia County’s natural resources for current and future generations.”
- Consultative, survey, and design assistance for conservation practices
- Assistance with planning, establishing, and maintaining best management practices for natural resources
- Floodplain consultation, laws, and regulations
- No-Till Drill Rentals
- Education programs for schools or other organizations
- Newsletters
Election Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Gallia 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 Gallia 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, Click or tap here to enter text., from 9/16/2024 until 10/15/2024 during normal business hours; or
2.) At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at 254 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631 on 10/15/2024 from 6:00pm to 6:30pm ; or
3.) Voting absentee from 9/16/2024 until 10/15/2024, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address 111 Jackson Pike: Suite 1569, Gallipolis, OH 45631, by calling 740-446-6173, or email [email protected]. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 10/15/2024
2 Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2028.
Nominees are:
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Gallia 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 Gallia 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, Click or tap here to enter text., from 9/16/2024 until 10/15/2024 during normal business hours; or
2.) At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at 254 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631 on 10/15/2024 from 6:00pm to 6:30pm ; or
3.) Voting absentee from 9/16/2024 until 10/15/2024, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address 111 Jackson Pike: Suite 1569, Gallipolis, OH 45631, by calling 740-446-6173, or email [email protected]. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 10/15/2024
2 Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2028.
Nominees are:
- David Galusha
- Jeff Fowler
2024 Fall Fish Sale
Now taking Fish Sale Orders! Fish pick up date is October 3rd starting at 11am.
Orders are due with payment September 26th.
Now taking Fish Sale Orders! Fish pick up date is October 3rd starting at 11am.
Orders are due with payment September 26th.
| 2024 Fall Fish Order Form |
Raina Fulks Memorial Scholarship
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The Gallia Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the 2024 Raina Fulks Memorial Scholarship is now available for students.
It is a $500 scholarship for a student attending college with an interest in agriculture or natural resources; this includes Environmental Sciences too. If their major is in question, they are encouraged to still apply. Could you please advertise this scholarship to your students with the deadline of April 26th. and please return to 111 Jackson Pike Suite 1569 Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 by 4pm. If you have any questions, please contact me or the office. Attached is a fillable PDF and Word version and here is a link to a fillable version. |
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Congratulations to this year's Raina Fulks Memorial Scholarship Recipients Emma Truance and Jena Watson.
Emma is the daughter of Gary and Karen Truance of Vinton. Emma is a 2024 graduate of River Valley High School. Emma has plans to attend The Ohio State University this fall with a focus on Agribusiness and Applied Economics. She then would like to pursue a law degree in hopes of becoming an agriculture lawyer. Emma ultimately wants to protect the everyday small-time local farmer.
Jena is the daughter of Danny Watson and Andra Bailey of Crown City. Jena is a 2024 graduate of South Gallia High School. Jena’s plans include attending The Ohio State University ATI majoring in Natural Resources and Conservation with a specialization in Forestry, Fishery, and Wildlife. Jena has set the bar high for herself as she would like to become a Fish and Game Warden.
The Gallia SWCD Board of Supervisors and Staff send best wishes as these two are headed to The Ohio State University Main Campus and ATI Campus.
We are looking forward to the next set of scholarship applications. We encourage all graduating seniors and college students studying any agricultural or natural resources related majors to apply for the Raina Fulks Memorial Scholarship.
The 2025 Raina Fulks Memorial Scholarship will be available soon at galliaswcd.com or to request an application call 740-446-6173 ext 3.
Emma is the daughter of Gary and Karen Truance of Vinton. Emma is a 2024 graduate of River Valley High School. Emma has plans to attend The Ohio State University this fall with a focus on Agribusiness and Applied Economics. She then would like to pursue a law degree in hopes of becoming an agriculture lawyer. Emma ultimately wants to protect the everyday small-time local farmer.
Jena is the daughter of Danny Watson and Andra Bailey of Crown City. Jena is a 2024 graduate of South Gallia High School. Jena’s plans include attending The Ohio State University ATI majoring in Natural Resources and Conservation with a specialization in Forestry, Fishery, and Wildlife. Jena has set the bar high for herself as she would like to become a Fish and Game Warden.
The Gallia SWCD Board of Supervisors and Staff send best wishes as these two are headed to The Ohio State University Main Campus and ATI Campus.
We are looking forward to the next set of scholarship applications. We encourage all graduating seniors and college students studying any agricultural or natural resources related majors to apply for the Raina Fulks Memorial Scholarship.
The 2025 Raina Fulks Memorial Scholarship will be available soon at galliaswcd.com or to request an application call 740-446-6173 ext 3.
2024 Kids Fishing Derby
The Gallia County Conservation Club & Gallia County Soil and Water Conservation District presents our annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 29, 2024! Registration will open at 10am. Fishing will start around 10:30am and judging will end at 12:30pm with results following soon after. A Free Lunch will be provided and served by the Gallia Shooting Aces 4-H Club (Hot Dogs, Chips, Drinks). Limited live bait and equipment will also be available for the participants. We can't wait to see everyone at the Nature Area Pond at the Gallia County Jr Fairgrounds!
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#TakeYouthFishing #KidsFishing #GalliaSWCD
Join our event for more updates and more information closer to the event! - https://fb.me/e/286pi2ggo
#TakeYouthFishing #KidsFishing #GalliaSWCD
2023 Kid's Fishing Derby Re-Cap
The Gallia County Conservation Club and Gallia County Soil and Water Conservation District would like to thank everyone who came out this past Saturday for the Kid's Fishing Derby at the Land Lab Pond at the Gallia County Jr Fairgrounds!
We had 62 kids registered, and with family, we had over 120 in attendance. To say it was a success is truly an understatement!
Thank you needs to be given to the Gallia Shooting Aces 4-H Club for preparing and serving lunch, and community members for being the judges for our derby!
If you have pictures you would like to share with us please message them to our Facebook page! We would love to see all the fish caught as we had many catch their very 1st fish at our derby!!
We thank the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Ohio Division of Wildlife for making these events possible through grants from the Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration program.
Thank you all again for the kind words, and we'll see you again next year!!
#TakeYouthFishing
#EducationalOutreach
#GalliaSWCD
We had 62 kids registered, and with family, we had over 120 in attendance. To say it was a success is truly an understatement!
Thank you needs to be given to the Gallia Shooting Aces 4-H Club for preparing and serving lunch, and community members for being the judges for our derby!
If you have pictures you would like to share with us please message them to our Facebook page! We would love to see all the fish caught as we had many catch their very 1st fish at our derby!!
We thank the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Ohio Division of Wildlife for making these events possible through grants from the Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration program.
Thank you all again for the kind words, and we'll see you again next year!!
#TakeYouthFishing
#EducationalOutreach
#GalliaSWCD
Gallia SWCD Larry Betz Big Tree Contest
The Gallia SWCD Larry Betz Big Tree Contest Nomination Forms are now available!
It is time to start scouting out those American Beech Tree here in Gallia County.
Save the Date for the nomination deadline - September 5th, 2024!
It is time to start scouting out those American Beech Tree here in Gallia County.
Save the Date for the nomination deadline - September 5th, 2024!
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Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm Closed on all Federal Holidays
Location: C.H. McKenzie Agricultural Center
111 Jackson Pike, Suite 1569
Gallipolis, OH 45631
Phone: 740-446-6173
Gallia SWCD and its Partners are an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider