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ODNR Division of
Soil & Water Resources
2045 Morse Road, B3
Columbus, Ohio
43229-6693
(614) 265-6610
Contact Us
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Ottawa County Ground Water Investigation Report Available
Ground Water Investigation of the Carbonate Bedrock Aquifer to Evaluate the Impact of Pumping High-Yielding Irrigation Wells on Local Water Supply Wells in Ottawa County, Harris Township, Ohio.
Download complete report now (5.4 MB PDF) |
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Water Withdrawal Regulations for Oil and Gas Drilling
This Fact Sheet is intended to assist oil and gas drilling companies with understanding the regulations governing withdrawal and use of water in Ohio.
View this Fact Sheet now. OR Download 156 KB PDF of this Fact Sheet |
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Recommendations for Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
from the Ohio Water Resources Council
These recommendations are intended to help ensure installation of geothermal systems in a manner that will prevent ground water contamination.
OEPA web page on this topic. OR Download guidance document. ( 896 KB PDF) |
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ODNR, ODA and OEPA Water Quality Recommendations
Recommendations include ways to reduce excess agricultural nutrients from affecting or entering the western basin of Lake Erie.
The complete report is available here (17.5MB PDF). |
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Recommendations for Drinking Water Well Sampling Before Oil and Gas Drilling
This four page fact sheet provides a basic overview for private and/or public drinking water well owners who are considering collecting samples prior to oil and gas drilling. Produced jointly by, ODNR, OEPA and ODH.
Download this PDF fact sheet now. |
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Best Management Practices for Pre-drilling Water Sampling
This seven page 2005 guidance document form ODNR Division of Mineral Resources, addresses fresh water aquifer sampling plans in regards to oil and gas development.
Download this 65 KB PDF document now. |
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2012 OSWCC Toolbox Grant Application Now Available
Created by the Ohio Soil & Water Conservation Commission (OSWCC) to support Ohio Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) in implementing new visions of conservation delivery, through innovative projects, programs, shared services, and collaboration.
Grant Awards Status Page
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Emergency Liquid Manure Application Plan 12/27/2011
This plan has been developed in response to the extremely wet conditions experienced in the fall and
early winter of 2011. This plan is only valid for the winter 2011/2012.
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Interactive Watershed Maps Now Available
Select an interactive map here.
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Grand Lake St. Marys Water Quality Informaton Page
Click here for latests data & links.
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Previous News and Update Items, Click Here.
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Organization
The Division of Soil and Water Resources (DSWR) was statutorily created in July 2010 through the merger of the Division of Soil and Water Conservation and the Division of Water. The division chief also serves as the chief of Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention and as a Deputy Director for the Department. The Division's central office is in Columbus with many field offices and locall staff stationed throughout the state.
Our Mission
Provide leadership and services that enable Ohioans to conserve, protect, and enhance soil, water, and land resources.
Our Vision
To be a leader in soil and water resource management by providing the highest quality customer service.
- Provide administrative guidance, training, program development support and financial assistance to Ohio's 88 SWCDs, their 440 elected board members and over 430 staff.
- Regulate construction and repair of dams and levees; inspect existing structures periodically, respond to dam and levee emergencies.
- Build local and state capacity to support wise development of floodplains, reduce flood losses, and contribute to long-term viability of communities.
- Implement agricultural and non-point source water pollution control programs. A regulatory component enforces agricultural, livestock manure, and timber harvest standards.
- Collect water well logs; characterize and map ground water resources and aquifer pollution potential; mediate ground water use conflicts; provide technical assistance.
- Maintain and distribute data on all water resources including ground water levels, stream flow, and precipitation; register larger water withdrawal facilities; implement Great Lakes Compact; administer water supply leases and contracts.
- Support and help fund local development of watershed management and protection action plans; help development and environmental interests with innovative stream protection.
- Implement a comprehensive statewide soils information program; assist private and public sectors in using soils and natural resource information and geographic info systems.
- Maintain standards for sediment control and stormwater management during and after development; used by developers and local and state agencies to meet water quality requirements.
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Main Numbers and Contacts
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Emergency and Program Information
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Main E-mail: (General Inquiries)
dswc@dnr.state.oh.us
Main Phone number:
(614) 265-6610
Main Fax number:
(614) 262-2064
Mailing address:
Division of Soil and Water Resources
2045 Morse Road
Building B-3
Columbus, Ohio 43229
Location map and directions:
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Emergency 24hr Dam Safety Hot Line: (614) 799-9538
| Well Logs & Water Wells: |
| Well Log Main Phone: |
(614) 265-6740 |
| Well Log FAX: |
(614) 265-6767 |
Program Numbers
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Conservation Engineering &
Technical Assistance |
(614) 265-6617 |
| Dam Safety Engineering |
(614) 265-6731 |
| Education |
(614) 265-6682 |
| Floodplain Maps |
(614) 265-6750 |
| Great Lakes Compact |
(614) 265-6745 |
Ground Water Mapping &
Technical Services |
(614) 265-6740 |
Resource Management
(Ag Pollution Abatement) |
(614) 265-6617 |
SWCDs – Soil & Water
Conservation Districts |
(614) 265-6614 |
| Soil Resources |
(614) 265-6680 |
| Stormwater Management |
(614) 265-6685 |
| Stream Management & Morphology |
(614) 265-6639 |
| Watershed & Stream Management |
(614) 265-6619 |
| Water Inventory |
(614) 265-6742 |
| Water Planning |
(614) 265-6758 |
| Water Well Logs |
(614) 265-6740 |
| Water Withdrawal Registration |
(614) 265-6724 |
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2045 Morse Road, Building B
Columbus, Ohio 43229 |
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