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Portage County Soil & Water Conservation District

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The Portage Soil & Water Conservation District encourages landowners to adopt practices that conserve and manage our natural resources.

By developing outreach programs and providing education, Portage SWCD provides information and guidance on natural resource management issues including but not limited to: soils, streams, wetlands, drainage, ponds, wildlife, plants, and forests. By providing technical assistance to residents, agencies, townships, and county government, the District helps others comply with current environmental regulations such as erosion and sediment control, agricultural pollution, water pollution, and wetlands protection. In addition, Portage SWCD offers a variety of services including plan reviews, education programs and workshops, annual tree and fish sales, aerial photographs, access to the county's no-till drill, and general property site information.

10/06/2026

UNDERGROUND DETENTION
Out of sight, but hard at work.
As Stormwater Awareness Week comes to a close, we're wrapping up our spotlight on Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) with one of the most hidden solutions: underground stormwater detention systems.
These underground systems temporarily store stormwater during heavy rains and slowly release it to help prevent flooding and stream erosion, all while saving valuable space in developed areas.
We hope you've enjoyed learning about the many SCMs that help protect our waterways and communities every day, often without us even noticing! Check out the graphic below to learn more.

10/05/2026

PERMEABLE PAVEMENT
What if your parking lot could help protect local streams?
Permeable pavement is designed to let rainwater soak through the surface and into the ground below instead of running off into storm drains. The result? Fewer puddles, cleaner water, and healthier waterways. Check out the graphic below to see how it works!

10/04/2026

DETENTION BASIN
Think of it as a waiting room for stormwater.
Detention basins temporarily hold excess runoff during storms, then slowly release it to help prevent flooding and erosion downstream. Take a look at the graphic below to see this stormwater control measure in action!

10/03/2026

BIORETENTION
Don't let the pretty plants fool you.
Bioretention areas are hard at work every time it rains, capturing stormwater runoff and filtering out pollutants before they can reach our waterways.
Take a look at today's graphic to see how these natural stormwater superheroes get the job done.

10/02/2026

STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURES
Ever wonder where rainwater goes after it falls on roads, parking lots, and buildings? This year, we're taking a closer look at Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) and how they help protect our waterways.
Whether during construction or long after a site is completed, proper stormwater management is essential for keeping our local water resources clean and healthy.

10/01/2026

It’s Ohio Stormwater Awareness Week!
On July 1, 2025, Governor Mike DeWine signed the Agriculture Appreciation Act into law!
This new law sets aside specific days and weeks to recognize and raise awareness about agriculture and related fields across Ohio. One key part of the Act: the first week of October (October 1–7) is now officially Ohio Stormwater Awareness Week.
So, what is stormwater run-off anyway?

09/16/2026

"Awesome Film"

08/26/2026

Please join us for our annual "FARM SCIENCE REVIEW". September 23rd, 2026. See info. below.

08/21/2026

"" FALL FISH SALE INFORMATION ""

Address

6970 State Route 88
Ravenna, OH
44266

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13302356815

Website

http://www.portageswcd.org/

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