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Public Notices Public meetings, elections, and other notifications required by Ohio's Open Government Laws
People Board and Staff of Lake SWCD
History A brief history of Lake County SWCD
Publications Current and back issues of newsletters and other documents produced by the District
Calendar Upcoming meetings, events, and office schedule
Volunteering Some volunteer opportunities with the District
Links Other organizations, agencies and web sites with useful information
For Sale Items and publications offered for sale by the District

Streams

Headwaters headwater streams, also check out the headwater stream project
Bank Erosion Technical assistance available for streambank erosion issues, photos of previous projects
Morphology How urbanization affects stream channels
Stream Management landowner awareness
Watersheds Looking at stream conditions on a regional level
Riparian Life  
Floodplains  
Unique Habitat  

Urban

ESC Rules Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations for Lake County communities
Fees & Apps Fee schedule, application forms and procedure for site plan review
ESC BMPs Information about various erosion and sediment control best management practices, with photos and drawings
Site Plans Details on what is expected in a site plan to be reviewed by the District
Local Regs Lists applicable local regulations that are in effect for different Lake County communities
Stormwater What is stormwater?
Workshops  
Govt Agencies Contact information for other agencies that have jurisdiction over certain development issues

Education

Classroom Descriptions of in-class programs offered to Lake County schools
Monitoring Information on Watershed Watch, a stream monitoring program for middle and high school students
Envirothon Current topic, upcoming competition dates, and relevant links
Clubs/Groups Educational activities for clubs and non-school groups
Scholarships Current information on any camp or workshop scholarships being offered
Muddy Hands Current and back issues of Lake SWCD's education newsletter
Contests Information on active contests sponsored by the District
Community Community appearances and information on how to arrange a presentation for your group or event

Landowners

Pond Management Information for current and future pond owners
Stream Management Landowner awareness
Forest Management  
Lakeshore  
Water Table Understanding high water table conditions and how to work and live with them
Drainage Rain Gardens are useful for capturing and confining stormwater runoff
Conservation  
Pollution Information on non-point source pollution around the home and the community

Agriculture

USDA Programs Provides information about federal farmland programs
Viticulture  
Horse Owners Cost-share assistance for large animal operations
The Seedling Quarterly agriculture newsletter
   
   
   
   

Projects

New Projects Gives information on any new projects that Lake SWCD is involved in
Headwaters Details on the Headwater Habitat Evaluation Index project, and results from some Lake County streams
Stream Signs Information on stream sign locations, local watersheds, and the organizations that sponsored the project
Easements Details on preserving open areas, and limiting development on qualifying land
Tree Sale Annual sale of tree seedlings and plant materials to support education and conservation easements
Restoration Projects A few projects designed by Lake SWCD, photographs as well
Stormwater Rain Garden Manual
Mentor Marsh  

Ecology

Rivers and Streams  
Forests  
Wetlands  
Lakes and Ponds  
Soil and Rock Lake County soil types and descriptions
Watersheds Watershed map
Plants  
Wildlife