Help our local pollinators! 

Your dried milkweed pod are crucial for monarch butterflies and other pollinators! 
​For Summit County, our pod collection will be hosted at the Summit County OSU Extension Office, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44307. When you arrive at the office, please enter door #20 and the receptionist will guide you to your destination. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00-12:00, and 1:00-4:00.

Election Results:

Meet the newest member of our Board of Supervisors:
Sarah Blakely

Sarah Blakely has worked as a Grants Manager at Western Reserve Land Conservancy since 2021, where she helps secure public funding for land conservation and restoration projects throughout Northeast Ohio. Before joining the Land Conservancy, Sarah worked as an account manager in the health insurance and software sectors.

Originally from Indiana, Sarah has lived in Summit County since 2011 and currently resides in Fairlawn with her husband Ross and their dog Wallace. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from Huntington University (Huntington, IN) and a master’s degree in Wellness Management from Ball State University (Muncie, IN).

Moving to Northeast Ohio sparked a passion for the outdoors that led Sarah to contribute to local conservation efforts. She is an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, volunteers with Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and was previously a water quality monitor volunteer with SSWCD. In addition, she enjoys supporting the local running community and is a member of the Akron Marathon Start Line Committee.
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In her free time, Sarah enjoys baking, reading, being out on local trails, and adding native plants to her landscaping. ​
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See what we've been up to this year:

Learn about our mascot Ricky!!

#rickysswcd

Ohio Stormwater Awareness Week

Stormwater Awareness Week is a regional effort that  to raise stormwater awareness through a variety of ways.
Interested in how you can help? Click on the image to the right to learn more!! We all can make an impact on stormwater and its management. 

Our Mission

Summit Soil and Water Conservation District provides leadership and advocates for the stewardship of our natural resources and responsible land use through education, technical assistance, and partnerships.