Open Ditch Improvement Methods & Resources
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Private Ditch Bottom Clean Out Individual landowners elect to perform ditch improvements on their own, with assistance from LSWCD on assessments of landowners draining into the ditch. For more information, click here. 
Senate Bill 160 Project A group of landowners formally requests SWCD/County Commissioners assistance for survey, design, construction, inspection, etc. For more information, click here. |
Our RoleThe LSWCD has many resources and connections for landowners interested in a ditch improvement or reconstruction project. Contact our Agricultural Conservationist, Dj Mears, for more information at (419) 893-1966 ext. 4#.
Petition Ditch Project A group of landowners formally request County Engineer/County Commissioners assistance for survey, design, construction, inspection, etc. For more information, click here. |
Mutual Group Reconstruction A group of landowners ask for assistance for survey, design, construction, inspections, etc. For more information, click here. 
Costs of Improvements Costs of these options can vary greatly. The LSWCD does not charge for services in Mutual Group Reconstruction and Senate Bill 160 projects. For more information, click here. |
Brian Miller is the Lucas County Drainage Engineer and can be reached at bwmiller@co.lucas.oh.us or at (419) 213-2860. Additional resources found at the Lucas County Engineer's Office website.
