MEIGS SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
113 E Memorial Dr. Ste. D
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-4282
Welcome Landowners
This page helps Meigs County landowners find technical guidance, funding support, and equipment to care for resources, crops, and livestock on their land.
Technical Assistance
One-on-One Technical Guidance
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Property visits to identify soil, water, erosion, drainage, or land management concerns
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Guidance on conservation practice options based on landowner goals and conditions
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Help interpreting soil maps, aerial imagery, and basic land capability information
Planning and Design Assistance
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Assistance with basic conservation planning and project layout (buffers, fencing, waterways, ponds, etc.)
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Help reviewing contractor estimates and understanding scope of work for conservation projects
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Access to a list of local contractors familiar with conservation-related work
Educational Opportunities
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Workshops, clinics, and seminars on conservation and land management topics
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Field days, demonstrations, and on-site learning opportunities when available
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Educational materials and resources related to soil, water, wildlife habitat, and conservation practices
Programs and Agency Guidance
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General guidance on conservation programs, eligibility, and application timelines
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Assistance navigating different agencies and programs, such as NRCS and FSA
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Referrals to partner agencies and organizations for additional support
Cost Share Programs
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
EQIP is a voluntary program that provides cost-share and technical assistance to help landowners address specific natural resource concerns on their farm. Funding is available for practices such as cover crops, nutrient management, fencing, livestock watering systems, pasture improvements, and erosion control.
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
CSP supports landowners who are already using conservation practices and want to build on those efforts. Participants receive annual payments for maintaining existing practices and adopting additional conservation activities that improve soil, water, and wildlife habitat across their operation.
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
CRP offers annual rental payments and cost-share assistance to landowners who remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production. In exchange, landowners establish long-term conservation practices such as grasses, trees, buffers, or wildlife habitat.
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)
ACEP helps landowners protect and restore agricultural lands and wetlands through conservation easements. The program provides financial and technical assistance to preserve working farms, ranches, and wetlands while preventing future development and resource degradation.
Wildlife Habitat Initiative (WHI)
The Wildlife Habitat Initiative is a new USDA NRCS conservation program that offers incentive payments to eligible landowners who implement practices that improve wildlife habitat, such as improvements for grassland birds, pollinators, and other native wildlife. Primary focus is upland, grassland/early successional habitat.
Program availability, eligibility requirements, and funding opportunities may change. Contact the appropriate agency or Meigs SWCD for current information.
Floodplain
For properties located outside the incorporated areas of Meigs County, floodplain administration is handled at the county level. If you need floodplain information, have questions about whether your property is in a flood zone, or need to obtain a floodplain permit, please contact County Floodplain Administrator Jenny Ridenour or complete the form below.
