October 1, 2026

Stormwater Awareness Week 2026

It’s Ohio Stormwater Awareness Week!

On July 1, 2025, Governor Mike DeWine signed the Agriculture Appreciation Act into law!

This new law sets aside specific days and weeks to recognize and raise awareness about agriculture and related fields across Ohio. One key part of the Act: the first week of October (October 1–7) is now officially Ohio Stormwater Awareness Week.

"Where Does Stormwater Go?" - Practical Engineering

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The image promotes Stormwater Awareness Week from October 1-7, 2026, by the Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District and partners.
The image promotes reducing salt use for winter snow management to prevent chloride pollution in stormwater.
The image promotes Stormwater Awareness Week 2026, featuring rain barrels for collecting runoff to water plants.
The image promotes Stormwater Awareness Week 2026, focusing on sediment and erosion controls at construction sites to prevent soil loss and pollution.
The image promotes Stormwater Awareness Week 2026, highlighting teamwork in protecting local waters in Jefferson County.
The image promotes Stormwater Awareness Week 2026, highlighting pollution prevention tips like recycling and proper waste disposal.
The image highlights Stormwater Awareness Week 2026, emphasizing that vital drainage infrastructure is often hidden but essential for managing water flow and preventing flooding.
Municipal employees in Jefferson County are training for Stormwater Awareness Week 2026 to address stormwater pollution.
The image promotes Stormwater Awareness Week from October 1-7, 2026, by the Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District and partners.
The image promotes reducing salt use for winter snow management to prevent chloride pollution in stormwater.
The image promotes Stormwater Awareness Week 2026, featuring rain barrels for collecting runoff to water plants.
The image promotes Stormwater Awareness Week 2026, focusing on sediment and erosion controls at construction sites to prevent soil loss and pollution.
The image promotes Stormwater Awareness Week 2026, highlighting teamwork in protecting local waters in Jefferson County.
The image promotes Stormwater Awareness Week 2026, highlighting pollution prevention tips like recycling and proper waste disposal.
The image highlights Stormwater Awareness Week 2026, emphasizing that vital drainage infrastructure is often hidden but essential for managing water flow and preventing flooding.
Municipal employees in Jefferson County are training for Stormwater Awareness Week 2026 to address stormwater pollution.

 

SALT WATCH

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The Jefferson SWCD & the Izzak Walton League of America has partnered to bring the citizen scientist program SALT WATCH to Jefferson County. Residents, schools, and civic groups are invited to participate in this water quality testing initiative to help monitor our county’s waterbodies.

All it takes is 10 mintues of your time, the free testing kit, and an interest in local water quality.

Residents who partcipate in SALT WATCH will also receive a Salt Smarter mug!

Two blue mugs with text promoting salt conservation, emphasizing that a coffee mug of salt can clear a 20'x50' driveway.

To view our data from prior sampling, click here!

For more information, contact Mark Petho, Stormwater Resources Coordinator at mpetho@jeffersoncountyoh.com or (740) 264-9790. 

 

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