Summit Soil & Water Conservation District

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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.


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)

Click here to view or download the SSWCD Summer Newsletter.

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