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Current Ditch Maintenance Projects

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Public Advisory: Poison Hemlock
Poison Hemlock is present in our area and is often found in ditches where it thrives due to saturated soils. All parts of this non-native, toxic plant are poisonous, including the leaves, stems, seeds, and roots. However, the toxins must either be ingested or enter the body through the eyes, nasal passages, or cuts in the skin to induce poisoning. Poison Hemlock can be mistaken as Queen Anne's Lace or Wild Carrot, but the tell-tale difference are the purple markings on the stems of Poison Hemlock. The Lucas SWCD is managing any Poison Hemlock found growing in maintenance ditches with herbicide and mowing with the proper equipment and safety protocols. Learn more.
Below are maintenance ditches being collected on, and the corresponding amounts, for the 2023 calendar year:

Schmitz Ditch - $47,000
Ballard Ditch - $20,000
Beecher Ditch - $2,000
Bench-Haggerman Ditch - $55,000
Mosquito Creek Ditch - $10,000
Disher Ditch - $10,000
Householder Ditch - $30,000
​Zaleski Ditch - $5,500
Collins Ditch - $2,000

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If you have questions regarding any of the maintenance projects, please contact Dj Mears at (419) 344-2371 or DMears@co.lucas.oh.us. 
2022 Annual Report to County Engineer
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  • Home
  • About
    • History & Funding
    • Support the SWCD >
      • Affiliate Members
      • Volunteer
    • Board & Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Programs & Services
    • Ag Resources & Programs >
      • H2Ohio
      • Ag Best Management Practices
      • Cooperator of the Year & CREP Awards
      • Pond Management
    • Education Services >
      • Grants of Interest
      • Newsletters >
        • Educational Articles
        • Conservation in the Classroom
      • Outdoor Student Learning Opportunities >
        • Blue Creek Conservation Field Trips
        • Envirothon
      • Adult Programming
      • Contests >
        • Poster Contest
      • Educator Resources >
        • Lesson Plan Resources
        • Classroom Programs
      • Educator of the Year
    • Residential Resources >
      • Urban Agriculture
      • Eco-Landscaping
      • Success Stories
    • Drainage Program >
      • Ditch Maintenance
    • Watershed Programs
  • Events
    • 2022 Annual Meeting >
      • 2022 Award Winners
      • 2022 Election Results
  • Shop Online
    • Refund Policy
  • Additional Resources
    • Public Information Requests
    • Report Pollution
  • Blog
  • Videos