Summit Soil & Water Conservation District

Summit Soil & Water Conservation District (SSWCD) helps Summit County residents with drainage concerns, soil information, backyard conservation, pond management, and much more. Learn more about this Summit County asset, including programs and events, by visiting their website.

Summit Soil & Water Newsletter

Residents can read the latest newsletter here.

Annual Theme

The annual Stormwater Theme for 2026 is: On the Road to Clean Water 

Stay tuned throughout the year for more information about how our infrastructure care and maintenance can improve our water supply. 

Here are a few things New Franklin residents should know...

• Summit County residents are asked to complete the online Watershed Survey.
• Protecting Our Rivers and Streams (PDF)
• Protecting Your Sewer and Septic Systems (PDF)
• Do Your Part: Replace invasive plants with noninvasive ones. Click here for a guide to common invasive plants and what to replace them with. 

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Read the Current SSWCD Newsletter here.