Support Soil and Water Conservation District levy
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To the editor:
On the upcoming May 4 ballot, Highland County residents are asked to support a very important levy for the continued operation of the Highland Soil & Water
Conservation District.
Farmers are well aware of the importance of this office in helping with waterway developments and other conservation practices. When I applied for the Ohio Farmland Preservation Grant, this office was professional and timely in helping me complete its part of the application regarding soil types and establishing a whole farm plan.
Even though this was a new undertaking for them, they were happy to do anything possible to help preserve farmland. City residents may not be aware that they too benefit from the efforts put forth through this office. Clear Creek Watershed project that helps protect Hillsboro’s drinking water is one example.
Through conservation efforts, sediment, fertilizer and pesticides are kept from reaching the streams. This office is instrumental in bringing in much needed USDA conservation dollars and EPA watershed grants. Without their leadership and knowledge, Highland County residents will lose out on many financial opportunities.
To avoid losing this valuable service, the office staff has already done everything possible to reduce its costs. This includes frozen salaries for 3 years, reduced staff hours, and closing the office one day a week.
Let’s not forget that Highland County was the first in the state to establish this conservation district in 1942. It is now time for the voters of Highland County to step up again and support continued conservation efforts by voting YES on May 4 in support of the Highland Soil & Water Conservation District.
Sincerely,
Kim Roads Hiatt[[In-content Ad]]
On the upcoming May 4 ballot, Highland County residents are asked to support a very important levy for the continued operation of the Highland Soil & Water
Conservation District.
Farmers are well aware of the importance of this office in helping with waterway developments and other conservation practices. When I applied for the Ohio Farmland Preservation Grant, this office was professional and timely in helping me complete its part of the application regarding soil types and establishing a whole farm plan.
Even though this was a new undertaking for them, they were happy to do anything possible to help preserve farmland. City residents may not be aware that they too benefit from the efforts put forth through this office. Clear Creek Watershed project that helps protect Hillsboro’s drinking water is one example.
Through conservation efforts, sediment, fertilizer and pesticides are kept from reaching the streams. This office is instrumental in bringing in much needed USDA conservation dollars and EPA watershed grants. Without their leadership and knowledge, Highland County residents will lose out on many financial opportunities.
To avoid losing this valuable service, the office staff has already done everything possible to reduce its costs. This includes frozen salaries for 3 years, reduced staff hours, and closing the office one day a week.
Let’s not forget that Highland County was the first in the state to establish this conservation district in 1942. It is now time for the voters of Highland County to step up again and support continued conservation efforts by voting YES on May 4 in support of the Highland Soil & Water Conservation District.
Sincerely,
Kim Roads Hiatt[[In-content Ad]]