Lorain Soil & Water Conservation District

06/07/2026

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We always prepare to receive a load of by setting out a bed of green waste to unload it on.

That green waste helps absorb excess moisture and provides the structure needed for a healthy process. Once the food waste is unloaded, we blend the materials with a loader, then run the mixture through a grinder to create a more consistent feedstock before it ever reaches a windrow.

Good starts long before a pile begins to heat up. It starts with getting the mix right!

06/07/2026

More exciting updates coming to Lorain Harbor!

06/07/2026

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05/30/2026

This is the perfect weekend to check out this transformation!

05/28/2026

We're so excited that the Black River will be the next Area of Concern to be delisted in Ohio! Public comment is open until June 18th for the final impairment.

After more than three decades of intentional and focused efforts, the ninth and final Beneficial Use Impairment for the Black River Area of Concern is being recommended for removal by the Ohio Lake Erie Commission and Ohio…

05/27/2026

Our Black River is *this close* to delisting! The final impairment has been evaluated & the document is now available for public review & comment until June 18th. You can find more information on the Black River AOC website at

May 27, 2026 – After more than three decades of intentional and focused efforts, the ninth and final Beneficial Use Impairment (BUI) for the Black River Area of Concern (AOC) is being recommended for removal by the Ohio Lake Erie Commission and Ohio EPA. Conditions within the Black River AOC conti...

05/25/2026

Protect yourself against these nasty parasites. Look how tiny they can be! 😵‍💫😖

🌿 Stay Tick-Safe, northeast Ohio! Blacklegged ticks can carry Lyme disease. Protect your health—Check yourself, kids, and pets for ticks after spending time outside. Remember to check hotspots—your knees, waist, butt crack, and hairline!
💚 https://www.loraincountyhealth.com/ticks

05/25/2026

An absolute TANK of a White Oak (Quercus alba) in the Pittsfield area of Lorain County. Big, extra old (like the 90 year old gentleman), truly impressive. 🌳👀🌳🇺🇸🌳💪🌳

A HOG at 258" in circumference, over 76' tall, with a 103' average crown spread. 🌳❤️🌳

05/22/2026

Outstanding! 👏🏻🌳