Williams Soil and Water Conservation District

03/11/2026

ANNUAL MEETING
OPEN HOUSE & ELECTION
Ways to vote and election rules below.

Williams SWCD Election Rules
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Williams Soil & 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 Williams Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
This year two Supervisors will be elected to the Williams SWCD Board for a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2027. The nominees are Ed Nickolite, Ryan Ruble, Berdon ‘Bob’ Short, and Reba Wall. NOTE: Please call the office if you would like to receive the biographies for the candidates.
Voter eligibility includes the following: the applicant is 18 years of age or older, the applicant’s principal residence is in Ohio within Williams County or the applicant owns or occupies land within Williams County representing a corporation, partnership, association, or other entity registered with the Ohio Secretary of State or is an owner, firm, lessee, renter or tenant within Williams County.
There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
1) At the Williams SWCD office at 11246 State Route 15, Montpelier, Ohio, from October 21, 2026, until November 19, 2026, during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.); or
2) At the Williams SWCD Open House, which will take place at the Williams SWCD office at 11246 State Route 15, Montpelier, Ohio, on November 19, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; or
3) Voting absentee from October 21, 2026, until November 19, 2026, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the Williams SWCD office at 11246 State Route 15, Montpelier, Ohio, by calling 419-636-9395, or email [email protected]. Absentee ballots must be received by the Williams SWCD office by November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
If you would like more information about the rules governing the election process, please contact the Williams SWCD office at 419-636-9395.

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29/10/2026

State endangered salamander found on District Property!

Tam Stage, District Technician, has been working on converting a section of lawn into a flower bed. She is using the cardboard smother method, topping it off with wood mulch. While shoveling some mulch this Wednesday, she turned around to see this little guy in the middle of fresh cardboard. This is a blue-spotted salamander, which is listed as an endangered species in Ohio. Williams is one of the few counties in Ohio to have breeding populations of blue-spotted salamanders. They are a type of mole salamander, who got their name by spending most of the year underground and emerging in the spring to breed in vernal pools and other small wet areas. We don't know if this one came in with the mulch or had been disturbed by all the work being done above its resting spot. When Tam came into the building to let the rest of the staff know so they could see it also, it took the opportunity to scurry away.

This is the second state listed amphibian to be found on the property. This summer and fall 3 Blanchard's cricket frogs have been found around the building and flag pole. They are listed as a species of special concern in Ohio and as threatened in Michigan.

Reporting is optional, not required. It does help biologist understand population trends and distribution.
Wildlife Reporting System | Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Submit Observation - Ohio H**p Atlas – OHPARC
iNaturalist.com

26/10/2026

Mark your calendar for November 19 and come join us at our 2026 Open House and Board of Supervisor Election! Check out the flyer for time, election candidates, special recognitions, entertainment, and menu.

26/10/2026

23/10/2026

The Williams Soil & Water Conservation District Board Meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

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19/10/2026

The Williams Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, has been CANCELLED. The rescheduled date will be advertised as soon as possible.

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15/10/2026

09/10/2026

Williams Soil and Water Conservation District will be CLOSED on MONDAY, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.

08/10/2026

Help shape the future of our community by participating in the Regional Land Use Plan survey for Defiance, Paulding, and Williams counties!
Funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), the Maumee Valley Planning Organization (MVPO) is asking for your feedback to guide long-term decisions on rural infrastructure, economic growth, and agricultural preservation.
This confidential questionnaire takes just 5 minutes to complete, and your responses will directly inform local county policies.
Share your voice and take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPOLandUsePlanSurvey

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