Soil and Water Conservation District

Announcements

Election Notice

09/16/2024

The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.

There are three (3) ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:

1.) At the SWCD office, 105 Main Street Suite B301, Painesville OH 44077 from 9/25/2024 until 10/23/2024 during normal business hours; or

2.) At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at Lake Metroparks’ Painesville Township Park on 10/24/2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm ; or

3.) Voting absentee from 9/25/2024 until 10/24/2024, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address 105 Main Street B301, Painesville OH 44077, by calling 440-350-2730, or email [email protected]. Absentee ballots must be received by mail or in person in the SWCD office by 10/24/2024 and 12:01 PM.                                                                   

 Two (2) Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2027.

Nominees are:

1. Jennifer Smyser

2. Jeffrey Hyrne

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Ohio Lake Erie Birding Trail Guidebook Now for Sale

The Lake Erie Birding Trial Guidebook is a 232-page compilation of 88 popular and less well-known birding spots all along Ohio’s Lake Erie coast, from Ashtabula to Toledo.

The book also lists commonly sighted species and noteworthy rarities, park amenities, and online resources for visitors, and includes maps and travel directions. 

It is available for purchase in our office for $16 ($14.92 item price, $1.08 sales tax).

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