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Trees & Stormwater

Trees not only add beauty and value to our properties, they also provide numerous benefits to our individual health and our communities as well. Learn more below...

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Preserving natural tree canopy and the use of tree plantings in urban landscapes controls runoff through a number of mechanisms.

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Utilizing woody plants adds aesthetic and functional vegetation to stormwater retention practices.

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Engineering urban forests for stormwater management. Published by the EPA.

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It is important to consider an integrated approach to stormwater management. This fact sheet can help!

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This guide addresses planting and maintaining trees adjacent to roadways or sidewalks in urban areas where buildings and impervious surfaces create harsh environments.

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Increased stream water temperatures, flow, and erosion are a just a few problems facing our local waterways.

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Lorain County Conservation District thanks Commissioners
Jeff Riddell

David J. Moore

Martin Gallagher

for their continued support!

Office Contact 

​Telephone: ​440-326-5800

Email: conservation@loraincounty.us

 

42110 Russia Rd.

Elyria, Ohio 44035

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Hours: Monday - Friday 

8am - 4:30pm

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