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Soil and Water Conservation

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1. How do I manage my backyard or farm pond?

The District has publications on managing your pond naturally as well as fish stocking recommendations. Call (419) 893-1966 for more information.

2. Are there wetlands on my property or property that I am looking to purchase?

The District can assist in respect to hydric soils – one component of wetlands of the three that are required. The Army Corp of Engineers is the regulatory body to determine wetlands. Contact The Army Corp of Engineers at (419) 898-3491. Get the soils information from the District and then go to the Corp of Engineers with that information.

3. When is the seedling sale and what kinds of trees are for sale?

The seedling sale begins in January and distribution is in April. We sell a variety of conifers – Austrian Pine, Norway Spruce, and Blue Spruce are traditionally selected and a variety of native hardwoods and shrubs which vary from year to year.

4. When is the fish sale?

The fish sale is the second Thursday in October. Orders are taken through August and September.

5. Where do I call to report an agricultural pollution problem or a hazardous chemical spill?

The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District handles the agricultural pollution problems in a non confrontational way to address and fix the problem. If a landowner is uncooperative, the District receives assistance from the ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources.

The EPA or the local health department handles the other spills and pollution complaints. Hotline for EPA is (800) 282-0270; The Toledo Lucas County Health department is (419) 213-4100.

6. Where can I get mosquito fish or have an area sprayed?

The Toledo Area Sanitary District, (419) 726-7891, has mosquito fish and they can spray for mosquitoes.

7. How do I get the water turned on or an account transferred or if there is a break in the line?

Call the City of Toledo Water Department at this phone number - (419) 245-1800.