Since 2003 , Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District has been developing the Meigs Conservation Area outside of the village of Rutland.
The park is located on the grounds of a former community cannery, a place where local farmers came and worked together to can their vegetables, fruits, and other foods in preparation of sending them off to a distant market.
Over the last twenty years, many public and private partnerships have invested into the Meigs Conservation Area and the park has become a centerpiece of education, recreation, and conservation.
Meigs Soil and Water Conservation hosts a variety of activities at the site which is also utilized by youth and community organizations.
The area is open to the public for hunting, hiking, bird watching, and just to picnic. The public has used the area to take senior pictures, weddings, baby showers, graduation parties, and even a baptism in the wetland.
The HEART of Appalachian Ohio project will see the development of a new paved parking area, an updated entrance, a paved 1⁄4 mile trail to accommodate those with disabilities or looking for a leisurely stroll, and the placement of amenities such as signs and benches.
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