Our History

​The Summit Soil and Water Conservation District was established in Summit County in 1946, and is one of the 88 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in the State of Ohio. The Districts were established to address conservation needs in each county.
Summit SWCD is a subdivision of the State of Ohio Department of Agriculture and has operating agreements with the following agencies: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Department of Agriculture/Natural Resource Conservation Service, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Our Mission

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

Our Vision

Summit Soil and Water Conservation District aspires to be a trusted leader in engaging the community to a sustainable, natural environment and responsible land use for future generations.

Our Values

Here at Summit Soil and Water Conservation District we have several core values that we use as guiding principles:
  1. Sustainability: Maintaining healthy soils, water and habitat promotes responsible land use and is crucial for the continued viability of our community.
  2. Leadership: Continuous advancement through sound science and innovative practices is the cornerstone of being the trusted educational and technical experts in the fields of natural resource stewardship and responsible land use.
  3. Service: Integrity through professional communication, utilizing proactive outreach strategies, responsive technical assistance, and innovative problem solving is essential to serving our community.
  4. Teamwork: Successful results fostered through collaboration, open communication, mutual respect, and support empowers our team and stakeholders to build strong relationships and achieve shared goals.
  5. Equity: Dedication to cultivating a community founded on fairness, justice, and inclusion ensures equal assess to opportunity, resources, and rights for all.
Summit SWCD's Strategic Plan