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.