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.

Who We Are

  • Brice Acton, Supervisor
    Pam Snyder, Secretary
    Philip Gray, Fiscal Agent
    Nancy Ames, Vice Chair
    Billie Helterbrand, Chairman

  • JT Flower - Wildlife/Engineering Tech
    Ben Givens - Ag/Engineering Tech
    Katherine Carle - Urban/Ag Engineering Tech
    Heather Cunningham - District Administrator
    Greg Rouse - GIS Coordinator

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

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

  • Item All Ross Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday 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:


BE A PART OF OUR BOARD

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

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