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2026 Ottawa County Ag Breakfast
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The 2026 Ottawa County Community Ag Breakfast will take place on March 20th at the St. John's Lutheran church in Oak Harbor. The cost to attend the pancake breakfast is FREE but tickets are required. Brian Shifflet, Visitor Experience Manager at Shores & Islands will be our guest speaker. All proceeds go back into the community through scholarships that will be awarded to High School students residing in Ottawa County who are going into agriculture, wildlife, forestry or soil and water fields.
To get your tickets, click HERE. You also reserve your tickets by calling our office at 419-898-1595 or by emailing olivia.rahm@ottawaswcd.com.
2026 Women in Conservation Series
The Women in Conservation Workshop series takes place the third Wednesday of the month from April through September. The goal of these events is to provide an opportunity for Women to learn about our natural and environmental opportunities in a fun and save environment. Each Workshop starts at 5:30 with a dinner and then then program begins at 6:00 p.m.
We are now taking reservations for the 2026 Women in Conservation Workshop Series!!!
To learn more about each of the six workshops being offered in 2026, click on the brochure button below.
There are 2 ways to register for a workshop. To Register, you can:
1.Clink on the link below to register for any workshop
2. Visit our office at 240 W. Lake St., Unit B, Oak Harbor
2026 Tree Sale is LIVE!
The Annual Tree Sale is back! Please look closely because some varieties have been changed out with some new ones! GUESS WHAT'S BACK??? The Green Giant Arborvitaes in packs of 5! It's been a few years since they've been in the sale and we are hoping you love them just as much as you did the last time!
Click the button below to check out the descriptions of all the trees! Ordering online is the preferred method to guarantee your tree order!! Otherwise, you can print the order form HERE, and mail in with your payment. If you have questions, please contact our office at (419) 898-1595.
****Sales Tax will be added to your final payment****
NOW HIRING
Summer 2026 Intern
Job Description:
The Seasonal Intern position is responsible for assisting with field and office technical duties in the Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District. Work areas include the H2Ohio program, GIS, MS4 storm water, ditch maintenance, wildlife, conservation, and education. All duties and actions taken by the incumbent of this position while on official duty will be performed in a safe and healthful manner and will be of a nature to reflect favorably on the Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District.
Applicants may submit their application by dropping it off at our office, mailing it to 240 W Lake St, Unit B, Oak Harbor, OH, or emailing it to mike.libben@ottawaswcd.com. All application materials should be submitted by March 1st, 2026. We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application.
Mehlow Ditch
Plans for Mehlow ditch have been approved by the commissioners, and bids for the project are currently being reviewed.
-Click Here to view the bids submitted.
-All landowners should mark tile that outlet into the ditch, and move obstructions that may impede construction
-If you have any questions regarding the construction call the office at 419-898-1595
Check out the Ottawa County Park District!
Click HERE to head to the Park Districts website to check out the Portage River Water Trail and much more!!
Maps for 6 Year Reviews
Letters have been sent out regarding different ditch projects and the 6 year review process. If you are looking for a map of the ditch, give our office a call. If you have any information about a tile map or curtain drain for a property please contact us at (419)898-1595
-Frequently asked questions about 6-year reviews
Our Services
Events, Workshops & News
Women in Conservation
An opportunity for women to get out in the wild! Get ready to learn from local experts, get hands on experience and have dinner with a fun group of women. Registration required and space is limited. Visit our Education page for information.
Day on the Wildside! Registration is now FULL!!!
This exciting event is for youth in 6th-8th grade. Join every July at Winous Point Hunt Club for fishing, shooting, archery, bird banding and more. Lunch provided, Cost $20 and includes a tshirt. Visit our Education page for more information.
USDA Video Showcases
click Here to watch a video about the partnerships driving the innovative water quality assessment and conservation in the Western Lake Erie Basin
Manure & Fertilizer Resources
Nutrient application rules, pertaining to both manure and fertilizer, are in effect for farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Visit the ODA website to read the state law and check the 48-hour weather forecast before applying to ensure you are not in violation. If you have questions or if you believe there has been a violation of this law, please call the Ottawa SWCD office.
Newsletter
Check out our latest bi-annual newsletter to find out what our office has been doing over the last couple of months, programs that we are offering, upcoming events, ongoing sales, and more!! 2025 Summer/Fall Newsletter