Lorain County Stormwater Management District

05/29/2026

Lorain County Ohio Government - The District has another project out to bid! https://www.loraincountyohio.gov//Bids.aspx?BidID=186

Located in Penfield Township, east of West Rd crossing Peck-Wadsworth Rd. This project is funded 100% by the Commissioners using Stormwater District funds

04/24/2026

02/06/2026

Lorain County Ohio Government - The Stormwater District is now looking for applicants for seasonal workers. If you know someone interested please share. For more information go to:

The Lorain County Stormwater Management District partners with the different entities in Lorain County to develop and manage a cost-effective program to more effectively manage stormwater drainage and flooding issues throughout the County. The District works outdoors in ALL weather with possible e

01/27/2026

The effects of salt in our local freshwater systems is an issue we really need to start taking seriously.

Learn more at https://wintersaltweek.org/

01/15/2026

The Lorain County Stormwater Management team is braving the elements on a snowy day in Lorain County. Stay safe!

01/02/2026

Progress on Foster Ditch.

01/02/2026

We talk a lot about preventing spills and properly disposing of trash. Plastics are often seen by many of us as an eye-sore and a blockage on grates. This film shows that there is more to it than what we see with our eyes.

Plastic pollution affects more than what we can see. Ripples of Plastic reveals how microplastics move through the Great Lakes region and impact both the environment and human health. Watch this nationally recognized documentary on Sat., Jan. 17, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at French Creek Nature Center, followed by a discussion with local conservation professionals. Admission is free with registration at https://tinyurl.com/Ripples-of-Plastic-at-LCMP

11/14/2025

Lorain County Ohio Government - Updated photos of the Ge**er - Beckett Stream and Wetland Project from Tuesday. The hummocks can be seen as small pools of water thanks to the rain. Also the stone trail is visible. Photos courtesy of Davey Resources Group.

11/10/2025

The District continues to make progress improving water quality and flood mitigation within the Fortune Ditch Watershed.

Creating a wetland will reduce flooding, improve water quality, and give native plants and animals a space to thrive.

10/30/2025

Lorain County Ohio Government - Lorain County Ohio Government – Tuesday the District Board was presented with a Stormwater District Budget of $2,478,506.78. After discussions of the Proposed Budget the Board moved to reduce the funding for new District Directed Projects by $133,000. The rest of the Budget was left unchanged preserving the level of service and resources available to the Townships in grants and assistance as well as the funding for the State’s Stormwater compliance requirements as expressed in the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES). The Board also reaffirmed their funding commitment to the District of the previously pledged ARPA funds to fund stormwater infrastructure projects such as the recently approved Mason Lateral #1 project that is out to bid now. Furthermore, Commissioner David Moore instructed the staff to investigate cost sharing strategies to continue to lower costs while maintaining levels of service by working with other agencies such as the Visitor’s Bureau, where required Public Education and Public Involvement may be incorporated into outreach efforts highlighting some of the Districts projects that lend themselves to other activities such as ecotourism at Margaret Peak Preserve, Lake Avenue Stream Restoration and in the future the Ge**er-Becket Stream and Wetland Restoration sites which all provide stormwater benefits as well as habitat to attract birders and other outdoor recreationalists.