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.

Offers various natural areas and reserves, many of which are open to the public. Nature Center is home to live animals and environmental displays. Providers of environmental awareness programs, as well as educational programs and public events.

Helps contractors/developers/homeowners to use the most effective conservation practices on construction and existing sites.

Presents both indoor and outdoor programs to public about our county's natural resources. Presentations are free of charge to schools and civic groups. Provides workshops and clinics on pond management, backyard conservation, and woodland management.

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.

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.

Tasked to apply for grant monies only available to communities with land banks. Homeowners with vacant properties on either side of their owner-occupied home may purchase a Richland County Land Bank property as per the current pricing guidelines.

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.

The Public Works Department includes the Forestry Division, Street Maintenance Division, and Traffic Control. The Utilities Department includes Sewer Maintenance Division, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water Distribution Division, and the Water Treatment Plant. Services provided are snow removal, street sweeping, leaf pickup, removal of dead animals (in the street), pothole repair, tree planting and removal (area between curb and sidewalk only), street lights and street signs, and catch basin clean outs.

Assist landowners with natural resource guidance and engineering improvements. On behalf of the Richland County Commissioners; manage the county stormwater and erosion control regulations permit generated; manage NPDS (National Pollutant Discharge System) Permit Program of Ohio EPA Reporting. Administer Pollution Abatement Program to all crop and animal producers to find solutions for non-point source pollution.

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.

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

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.

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 technical assistance to landowners in Huron County to help address natural resource issues.

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.

Acquire vacant and abandoned tax delinquent property, and market that property to individuals, developers and non-profit agencies for development.

Helps you and your community by providing the following services: Tree Sale Program, Pond Design Management, Watershed Protection, Fingerling Fish Sale, Animal Waste Management, Surface and Subsurface Drainage, Sediment Control, Soils Information, Conservation Planning, Conservation Education, Design Plans for Permanent Conservation Practices.

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.

Provides sanctuaries for rare plants and animals in areas restricted to bird watching, hiking, nature study and photography. Permits may be required to access certain areas, especially for research and off-trail activities.

Acquire vacant and abandoned tax delinquent property, and market that property to individuals, developers and non-profit agencies for development.

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.

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