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Soil & Water Resources
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Columbus, Ohio
43229-6693

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Helping Ohio’s educators and citizens be good stewards and resource managers
Key Components
  • Strengthen education programs in Ohio’s 88 Soil and Water Conservation Districts
  • Coordinate statewide conservation education efforts for students and adults
  • Consult on conservation education topics and projects upon request
  • Provide formal (teachers and professors) and non-formal educators with educational resources and training
 Program Authority
Ohio Revised Code §1511.02

Program Assistance
Offered to:
Soil and water conservation districts, classroom teachers, and non-formal educators in parks, nature centers, scout groups, etc.

Program News and New Items
Posted
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05/20/2013
Three New EDP Workshops Available
The Educators Development Program (EDP) is offering three new workshops this year. Register by June 27, 2013.
  • August 7–8 Eastern Ohio, oil and gas exploration.
  • October 2–3 Area 5, Forest ecology, agro-forestry and more.
  • November 6–7 Area 4, State and local geology and fossils.
Download workshop flier with registration form. (1.1 MB PDF)
01/07/2013
Project Underground, Educators Workshop
Ohio Project WET logo Two Cave and Karst Awareness Workshops in 2013 Available
  • March 20, 2013, Wednesday, Champaign County
  • July 17, 2013, Wednesday, Seneca County
Download workshop flier with registration form. (800 KB PDF)
12/13/2012
Project WET Educator Workshop
Ohio Project WET logo New Project WET 2.0 Curriculum & Activity Guide Available
09/11/2012
Education Grant Opportunities
View Introductory Webinar for BOTH Watershed and Nutrient Grants Here.
2013 Watershed Education Mini-Grant Program
To provide small grants to county Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) for projects focusing on watershed education for schools and the general public.
Download application form & information now. (260 KB PDF)
2013 Nutrient Reduction Outreach Grant Program
To provide grants to county Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) for projects focusing on educating communities and individuals on water quality impacts from excess nutrients entering our streams, rivers and lakes.
Download application form & information now. (620 KB PDF)