Summit Soil News Today

Developer Triton Property Ventures is leveling land and will soon lay slab foundations at White Pond Reserve as area residents voice their opposition.

Summit Soil and Water Conservation District is taking nominations for its 2024 Big Tree Contest. The American sycamore was chosen as the tree for this year.

Materials used to prepare roads for winter storms can be harmful. How is the city working to reduce environmental risks created by salting streets?

At the 77th annual Summit Soil and Water Conservation District meeting, several individuals were given awards to recognize their hard work.

Monarch butterflies depend on milkweed plants. Help them help us.

Catch up on gardening news and events in Summit County Ohio and via Penn State Extension.

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Board of Trustees took action April 27 on nuisance properties at 529 James Avenue, 1025 Onondago Trail and 1840 Orchard Trail. Trustee Dean Young stated each of the property owners has been contacted about removing items “including garbage, refuse and other debris as outlined in the township resolution dealing with nuisances.”

NEW FRANKLIN — Concerns related to the recent train derailment and chemical burn in East Palestine earlier this month were raised at the Feb. 15 New Franklin City Council meeting. Resident Robin Aikey asked if the city plans to take any proactive efforts, such as local soil and water testing, in light of the accident.

Summit Soil and Water Conservation District and the Summit County office of the Ohio State University Extension wish to give a hearty round of applause to all of you who so kindly collected milkweed pods in the fall, as part of the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative (OPHI) program, including the City of Stow, which sponsored

Summit Soil and Water Conservation District and the Summit County office of the Ohio State University Extension wish to give a hearty round of applause to all of you who so kindly collected milkweed pods in the fall, as part of the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative (OPHI) program, including the City of Stow, which sponsored