It's not only farmers and ranchers who benefit from the expertise of the Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS), people in suburban and urban areas do,
too. We work with homeowners, business people, and local governments to
prevent soil erosion, keep water clean and plentiful, create and preserve green
spaces, and reduce the impacts of floods. And when communities and
individuals need to meet State and local requirements for natural resources
quality and management, we have the knowledge and experience to help them, as
well.
See some helpful
Home and
Garden Tips to keep you conservation-conscious around your home.
Get information to help
teach your
children about conserving our natural resources.
The
Earth
Team, the volunteer arm of NRCS, is now recruiting volunteers in
more than 3,000 locations across the country. Make a difference in
your community - become an Earth Team Volunteer!
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Districts are national leaders in the
Urban Conservation movement in meeting the Minimum Control Measures of the Clean
Water Act.
These six measures are:
Public Education and Outreach
Public Participation/Involvement
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Construction Site Runoff Control
Post-construction Runoff Control
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
43 of the 88 counties have active Urban Programs helping local communities to
attain compliance with the Clean Water Act.