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About the District

The Ross Soil and Water Conservation District was formed in 1947. The District is a legally organized political subdivision of the State of Ohio that is governed by a volunteer Board of Supervisors elected by Ross County residents. Ross SWCD assists landowners with the planning and implementation of conservation practices.

SWCD SUPERVISORS

Brice Acton, Chairman
Pam Snyder, Vice Chair

Philip Gray, Fiscal Agent
Nancy Ames, Supervisor
Billie Helterbrand, Secretary

The District is always recruiting public service minded individuals to serve on the volunteer Board of Supervisors. Please click on the PDF icon below to download a brochure about the Ross Soil and Water Conservation District and the role of supervisors. If you are interested in running for supervisor, please contact the district by calling 740-772-1711 (and press 3 when system answers) or email District Administrator Bob Neal at admin@rosscountyswcd.org

SWCD STAFF

JT Flowers - Wildlife/Engineering Tech
Ben Givens - Ag/Engineering Tech
Heather Cunningham - District Administrator
Greg Rouse - GIS Coordinator
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Mission Statement

To provide leadership and education to the public for the stewardship of natural resources.

Vision Statement

To be recognized as the leader in Ross County promoting innovative and responsible stewardship of natural resources to enhance the quality of life.

Public Meeting Notice

All Ross Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Wednessday of each month at the Ross County Service Center at 475 Western Avenue in Chillicothe, Ohio.

If you would like to receive notices about special meetings, meeting topics or time and date changes for regular meetings, please contact the district administrator by mail, phone or email:

Ross SWCD
475 Western Ave Suite H
Chillicothe, OH 45601

740-772-4110 ext. 170

admin@rosscountyswcd.org

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