2020-2021 Annual Report

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Vision: To be recognized as a non‐partisan leader in the conservation and management of our soil, water, and other natural resources through effective and efficient programs and services. 2021 Annual Report Mission: To promote the conservation, restoration, and responsible use of our natural resources through technical assistance and education. CRP/EQIP Farm Bill Programs 55.4 acres 43 Practices Totaling $171,536 General Technical Assistance 34 Natural Resource Reviews for County 99 Erosion & Drainage Technical Assistance 105 Stream Technical Assistance 28 Pond Technical Assistance 41 23 Workshops for 417 Homeowners & Landowners 924.25 Hours Devoted to Technical Assistance Financial Statement August 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021 District Accounts Balance on Hand August 1, 2020 $ 82,9601 Income $ 45,883 Expenditures $ 37,958 Balance on Hand August 31, 2021 $ 90,886 Special Fund Balance on Hand August 1, 2020 $ 173,849 Income: Butler Co. Appropriations $ 159,100 State Matching Fund $ 154,320 Workers Comp. Reimbursement $ 10,251 Expenditures $ 349,100 Balance on Hand August 31, 2021 $ 148,420 District’s Opera onal & Project Funding Sources for 2021 County Appropriations $159,100 State Match $154,320 Other $10,251 District $45,883 116 Youth Programs for 2,954 Children Attended 50 Community & Public Events 47 Conservation Videos Created 924 People Partici‐ pated in B.E.S.T. Volunteer Events Over 175,849 People Engaged Through Digital Media and 438 Printed Publica‐ tions 2,180.75 Hours Devoted to Education & Outreach Butler Soil and Water Conserva on District www.ButlerSWCD.org ButlerSWCD@ButlerCountyOhio.org @ButlerSWCD 2021 Board Members: David Brate, Jeremy Fruth, Gary Gerber, Nathan Gillespie, and Linda Peters Current Staff: Kelly Crout, Sarah Hill, Brady Smith, and Lynn White