The Soil Survey of Jefferson County is available at the JSWCD office free of charge. The book with topographical maps and overlays can generally help you to determine your soil type. In addition, the Ohio State University Extension Service, Jefferson County, can send your soil anyway to be tested. The test kits are available for $10.00 from OSUE.
How do I know if you can help?
The JSCWD is very active in drainage, soils, and forestry related issues of both an urban and/or agricultural nature. If you need assistance call our office, and if we can not help we will surely try to find the correct office to assist you.
The JSWCD has available a woodlot owners handbook. information guide includes information about laws, contracts, certified loggers, consulting foresters and more. The publication is a must have for woodlot owners ready to hire a timber harvester. In addition the Ohio Division of Forestry under ODNR and the Ohio Forestry Association can be of assistance.
The JSWCD has available a pond information booklet. The resource guide provides general information about pond development. Although the District no longer completes engineering work for ponds, the District can help you evaluate your proposed pond site and research your soil type to help you determine if, indeed, you have chosen a viable pond site.
The Jefferson County Water and Sewer Department can be reached by calling 740-283-8577.
In Wintersville, call 740-266-3175.
The Ohio State University Extension Service, Jefferson County can assist with any identification of plants and pests. Call them at 740-264-2212, or visit Ohioline on the world wide web.
The Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District promotes wise
land-use management through technical and educational services
in order to help people conserve and enhance the natural resources base
for a better quality of life.
A citizens group working to restore the beauty and biodiversity in the Yellow Creek Watershed.
The region draining into a river, river system, or other body of water.
Why is water along creeks and drainage ditches sometimes orange or discolored?
Water can be discolored because it contains one or several pollutants. One prevalent pollutant in Jefferson County is acid mine drainage, but sewage, car oil, fertilizer, road salt, and even sediment also can be pollutants.
What is AMD?
Acid Mine Drainage is the from or caused by surface mining, deep mining, or coal refuse piles that is typically highly acidic with elevated levels of dissolved metals.
What is the Steel Valley Loggers Chapter?
The loggers chapter provides a support group to encourage respectful, nature-friendly timber harvests amongst logging professionals. The group works to keep members Certified Master Loggers through the Ohio Forestry Association, and at their meetings the logging professionals discuss Best Management Practices to encourage environmentally-friendly logging practices amongst peers. In addition, the group holds first aid trainings, CPR trainings, and other professional development seminars to remain certified as a requirement of the Master Loggers Program. It is understood by the loggers chapter members that often industry will not purchase timber from loggers that do not actively attempt to reduce environmental impact.
At 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the JSWCD meeting room, 131 Main Street, Lower Level, Wintersville, Ohio 43953.
When does the Yellow Creek Restoration Coalition meet?
The group meets the third thursday of each month. Meetings are open to the public.