LUCAS SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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Open Ditch Improvement Methods & Resources


Private Ditch Bottom Clean Out 
When one or more 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.
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Senate Bill 160 Project
When a group of landowners formally requests SWCD/County Commissioners assistance for survey, design, construction, inspection, etc. For more information, click here.

Our Role

LSWCD has many resources and connections for landowners interested in a ditch improvement/reconstruction project.

​Contact Dj Mears for more information at (419) 893-1966 ext.4# or (419) 344-2371.
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Petition Ditch Project
When 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
 When a group of landowners ask for assistance for survey, design, construction, inspections, etc. For more information, click here.
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​Costs of Improvements 
The 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.
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For a list of available contractors and the services they provide,
please view/download the Lucas County Area Contractors List.

**The list of contractors in the Lucas county area is provided as a
resource and does not constitute an endorsement by the Lucas SWCD.**
Additional resources can be found at the Lucas County Engineer's website. 
To contact the Lucas County Engineer's Office, call (419) 213-2860. 
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Office Hours:
​ Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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3350 Hill Ave., Suite K,
​Toledo OH 43607
419-893-1966
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  • Home
  • About
    • History & Funding
    • Support the SWCD >
      • Affiliate Members
      • Volunteer
    • Board & Staff
    • Contact Us
    • Careers
  • 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
    • Backyard Conservation & Native Plant Sale
  • Shop Online
    • Tree, Shrub & Garden Sale
    • Cover Crop Sale
    • Spring Fish Sale >
      • Grass Carp Management
    • Refund Policy
  • Additional Resources
    • Public Information Requests
    • Report Pollution
  • Blog
  • Videos