The Soil & Water Conservation District has served Licking County since 1944, promoting conservation of natural resources through local leadership, education, and technical assistance.
Soil & Water's Board of Supervisors:
Landowners and residents of Licking County elect the governing body of Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District. The governing body is referred to as the Board of Supervisors.
The election of Supervisors is conducted by the Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to rules it adopts under Chapter 119 of the Revised Code. The five publicly-elected members of the Board of Supervisors serve, unpaid, for three-year terms.
The five Supervisors should represent our county's soil conservation and water conservation needs in rural, suburban and urban settings, on farmland and in our backyards and public lands. They voluntarily work with community members and organizations to encourage wise use of our land and water.
Candidate Recruitment
The Board is actively seeking an interested, conservation-minded leader to continue the mission of promoting conservation of natural resources through local leadership, education and technical assistance. The Supervisors help chart the course for soil and water conservation and natural resources management in Licking County. The Board also provides supervision to the District Administrator, oversight of fiscal decisions and technical expertise.
The Board is composed of representatives from agricultural and urban backgrounds, educators and technical experts serving a three-year term as public officials.
Candidate Eligibility and Qualifications
A supervisor must be at least eighteen years of age and a legal resident of the district in which he/she is elected.
Candidates are considered based on:
• Widespread knowledge of natural resources within the district;
• Leadership ability;
• Knowledge of persons living within the district;
• Complement the existing make-up of the board so that all geographic, educational, gender, ethnic, and land use interests within the district are represented;
• Complement the existing make-up of the board so that both youth and experience are represented;
• Possess an interest in soil and water conservation district affairs;
• Ability to make time available to adequately perform if elected. The time demanded of a supervisor is considerable. All supervisors are expected and should feel an obligation to attend:
- Every district board meeting, both regularly scheduled and special meetings;
- As many SWCD events as their schedule allows; and
- OFSWCD Area and statewide meetings.
The Board meets monthly at the Agricultural Service Center, 771 East Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055 typically on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 pm. The public is welcome, so please join us for an upcoming meeting to learn about our organization.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristy Hawthorne, District Program Administrator at 740-670-5331.
Candidate Information Form is due to the Soil &Water office by August 11, 2025.
2025 Board Members
Associate Board Members
Associate Board members are concerned citizens who officially volunteer their time to assist the Board and District. Associate Board Members serve on board committees, help plan, promote and implement district programs, activities, field days, etc., represent the district at various meetings and events, and present district programs to individuals, groups, and organizations. Contact us to learn more at Information@LickingSWCD.com.
2023 & 2024 Soil & Water Board Meeting Minutes
Email ContactUs@LickingSWCD.com for board meeting minutes before 2023.
