Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District

Name

Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District

Legal name

Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District

Website

https://jeffersonswcd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Forestry (800)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFACAKAA

Soil Testing & Nutrient Analysis Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Agricultural Testing & Diagnostics Services (Soil, Plant Tissue, Water)

SECONDARYAFACAKAC

Agricultural Water Testing Services (Irrigation, Groundwater, Surface Water)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Agricultural Testing & Diagnostics Services (Soil, Plant Tissue, Water)

SECONDARYEUANAJAH

Watershed/Source Water & Raw Water Quality Monitoring (intakes, reservoirs, groundwater)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Water & Wastewater Utilities/Water Quality Testing, Compliance & Reporting

SECONDARYAFACAKAD

Soil Health & Biological Testing Services (Microbial Activity, Organic Matter, Respiration)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Agricultural Testing & Diagnostics Services (Soil, Plant Tissue, Water)

Keywords

• Soil conservation services
• Water quality management
• Stormwater compliance review
• Agricultural conservation programs
• Environmental preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Steubenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: E-commerce sales of conservation products including native trees, plants, plat books, wall maps, soil test kits, and pond stocking fish through the BigCommerce storefront
2. Technical Services: Fees for Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWP3) Plan Review services for construction sites disturbing 1+ acres
3. Donations and Support: Voluntary donations and support for The Preserves of Jefferson County conservation properties
4. Timber Bridge Rental: Partnership with ODNR to host portable timber logging bridges available for rental to woodland owners

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JSWCD provides soil and water conservation services to Jefferson County, Ohio, including limited soil testing for agricultural producers, technical SWP3 reviews for construction sites disturbing one or more acres, forestry assistance, ODNR portable timber bridge rental, stream debris removal, septic system repair/replacement programs, and conservation preserve management. It also sells native trees, plants, pond stocking fish, plat books, wall maps, and soil test kits through an online BigCommerce storefront and a weekly farmers market.

Product overview

Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District operates as a single integrated conservation district offering a portfolio of interconnected environmental services and programs. The core offerings include conservation preserves (The Preserves of Jefferson County featuring Hellbender Preserve and upcoming Piney Fork and Quaker Ridge Preserves), agricultural services (Soil Testing Program, CAUV, Pond Management, Eastern Ohio Grazing Council), and environmental protection programs (H2Ohio, Stream Debris Removal, Septic System programs). These are supported by community programs (Farmers Market, Youth Education/Envirothon, Stream Monitoring) and commercial services (Native Tree & Plant Sale, Pond Stocking Sale, Plat Books, Stormwater Pollution Prevention SWP3 Review). The District also partners with state agencies to provide specialized services like the ODNR Portable Timber Bridge Rental. All sales operate through a BigCommerce e-commerce storefront while core programs are managed via the Streamline-powered website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Preserves of Jefferson County: Nature preserve initiative encompassing Hellbender Preserve, Piney Fork Preserve & Trail, and Quaker Ridge Preserve

Products and services

• Native Tree & Plant Sale Annual sale of native tree and plant species offered in limited quantities to residents of Jefferson County and surrounding areas. Available online through the BigCommerce storefront or by phone at (740) 264-9790.
• Soil Testing Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Limited soil testing services provided to agricultural producers in Jefferson County
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ODNR Division of Forestry to host one of eight portable logging bridges throughout Ohio, available for rental by woodland owners conducting timber harvests. The Jefferson County bridge serves the eastern Ohio region.
• Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with USDA NRCS Ohio state office on conservation programs for agricultural producers and landowners in Jefferson County.
• H2Ohio ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict participates in the H2Ohio program, Ohio's water quality initiative focused on reducing phosphorus runoff and improving water quality statewide.
• Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, WintersvilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity venue partnership for the weekly Farmers' Market held every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, providing local producers access to sell fresh produce.
• Eastern Ohio Grazing CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership supporting the Eastern Ohio Grazing Council which organizes events and pasture walks for livestock managers to learn about improving pastures and building farm resilience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Harrison Soil and Water Conservation District: Ohio SWCD serving Harrison County with comparable rural agricultural base, H2Ohio participation, and conservation district service portfolio. Operates under identical statutory authority and partnership ecosystem.
• Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District: Adjacent Ohio SWCD serving Columbiana County with the same statutory mandate, agricultural testing services, stormwater compliance programs, and partnership structure with ODNR and NRCS. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and program portfolio.
• Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District: Neighboring Ohio soil and water conservation district serving Belmont County under the same ORC Chapter 940 statutory framework. Operates a near-identical mix of agricultural services, stormwater review, forestry assistance, and education programming for a comparable rural Appalachian county.

Emerging players

• Trout Unlimited - Ohio Council: Watershed conservation nonprofit focused on coldwater stream habitat and water quality — directly overlapping with JSWCD's stream monitoring, debris removal, and hellbender habitat programs in eastern Ohio watersheds.

Broad incumbents

• Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Ohio: Federal USDA agency delivering soil, water, and conservation programs statewide — including in Jefferson County as JSWCD's core strategic partner. Broader incumbent in the same conservation space with deeper funding and federal reach.
• The Nature Conservancy - Ohio: Large national conservation nonprofit operating land preserves and watershed protection programs across Ohio. Comparable in the preserve management and habitat conservation dimensions, though at much larger scale and with different funding sources.
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR): State agency overseeing forestry, water resources, and conservation programs across Ohio. Partner on the portable timber bridge program and broader conservation efforts; operates at much larger scale than any individual SWCD.

Regional players

• Brookside Laboratories Inc. Private agricultural and environmental testing laboratory based in Ohio offering comprehensive soil, plant tissue, water, and manure analysis. Competes with JSWCD's soil testing service on turnaround and analytical depth, but lacks JSWCD's regulatory review and local-agency role.

Others

• Soil and Water Conservation Society: National professional society supporting soil and water conservation professionals and districts. Not a direct operator but provides technical guidance, training, and standards that shape how conservation districts like JSWCD operate.
• Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts: Umbrella organization representing all 88 Ohio SWCDs including JSWCD. Provides legislative advocacy, training, and coordination at the state level — adjacent enabling organization for the district's policy and funding pipeline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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