MISSION
STATEMENT


The Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain and improve the natural resources and environment in Lorain County.

 

Agricultural Center
42110 Russia Road
Elyria, OH 44035-6813
Phone: 440.326.5800
FAX: 440.326.5807


Board of Supervisors

John Born – Chairman
Henrietta Township

Robert Ternes, Jr. – Vice Chairman
Eaton Township

David Conrad – Secretary
Penfield Township

John Forthofer – Secretary
Pittsfield Township

Dean Rollins – Member
Huntington Township

Will Schlechter – Member
Henrietta Township

Associate Supervisors

Ron Baumann
Henrietta Township

Neil Breyley
Pittsfield Township

Dan Buttler
Brighton Township

John Forthofer
Pittsfield Township

David Manning
Huntington Township

Alan Pitts
Brighton Township


Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District Board members are Ohio public officials just like the governor, mayors, and township trustees. The Board of Supervisors is the governing body for the district as prescribed in the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 1515. There are five board members; must be 18 years old or older and reside in the district. Supervisor elections are held every year for a three-year term. The Board of Supervisors are dedicated local volunteers. This is not a paid position.



District Staff

Sandy Denes – Administrative Assistant
sdenes@loraincounty.us

John Niedzialek – NPDES Coordinator
jniedzialek@loraincounty.us

Karl Schneider – Natural Resources Coordinator
schneiderk@loraincounty.us

USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service

Dale Barr – Conservation Technician
dale.barr@oh.usda.gov

Ryan Kemper – Soil Conservationist
ryan.kemper@oh.usda.gov

Dave Kopchak – District Conservationist for Cuyahoga, Lorain & Medina counties
dave.kopchak@oh.usda.gov




 

 
February 4, 2012
 
 
BOARD MEETINGS

The Lorain SWCD Board of Supervisors meet the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lorain SWCD office. The annual meeting is held in September. All meetings are open for public attendance. Meeting times are subject to change. Please contact the District Office for times and agenda.