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


News from Lorain SWCD




JOEL McROBERTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE DATES APPROACHING

A $1,000 Continuing Education scholarship is now available to a Lorain County resident who is continuing his or her education in a two or four year program in an agriculture or natural resources related field. A 2.5 GPA is required. Application forms are available here and at the office and need to be returned by the July 31, 2010 deadline.

To learn more about the Joel McRoberts Memorial Scholarships, visit our Scholarships page.


LSWCD IS SELLING RAIN BARRELS

Rain Barrels are for sale at the District office – 55 gallon drum completely assembled and ready for your downspout, $100.00 each. See our Rain Barrels page to see photos.


WELCOME NEW NRCS EMPLOYEE RYAN KEMPER
Ryan Kemper
[Photo: Ryan Kemper, Soil Conservationist ]

Ryan Kemper is the new Soil Conservationist for NRCS in Lorain County. Kemper is from Mercer County and graduated from Minster High School. He is a 2009 graduate from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana with a degree in Land Management.

Kemper worked for NRCS as a student trainee the past two summers. He has worked in Monroe, and Athens Counties. He is in training to eventually be a District Conservationist.

In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sports, especially Cleveland Indians baseball.

Ryan will be in Lorain County for at least one year and will be working primarily on conservation planning for USDA programs such as EQIP, CRP, and CSP.


 

 
July 29, 2010