Getting Involved
Our Mission
Lake SWCD’s mission is to provide leadership and technical expertise to guide the protection and conservation of the unique soil and water resources of the county. Our office serves residents and communities through our watershed, erosion and sediment control, and education services.
Our watershed services consist of working with communities to protect and restore our creeks, streams and rivers. This is accomplished through planning, restoration project management, agricultural and natural land preservation.
Erosion and Sediment Control services help communities stay in compliance with the Phase 2 of the Clean Water Act. It includes plan review and inspection of construction sites for erosion control practices. This ensures that soil (Ohio’s #1 water pollutant) stays on construction sites and out of our streams, creeks, rivers, and Lake Erie.
News & Upcoming Events
Public Notice
Request for Qualifications
Planning Consultant Services for the Lake County Coastal Resilience Plan
Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District in partnership with Lake County Planning and Community Development, and Lake Development Authority – (which will be referred to as the “Plan Executive Committee”) is requesting qualifications statements from companies to provide Planning Consultant Services for the Lake County Coastal Resilience Plan, which will include data collection of lake-front information and conditions, developing the coastal resilience toolkit and coastal resilience plan, and managing public input through public meetings, surveys, task forces, and a steering committee.
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §153.65 through §153. 71, Respondents will be evaluated and ranked based on their qualifications. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §153.69, the Plan Executive Committee will select and enter negotiations with the Respondent it considers to be most qualified for the project. Respondents interested in being considered should submit a Statement of Qualifications no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on May 19, 2025 to Lake County Planning and Community Development, 105 Main Street, Suite B401, Painesville, Ohio 44077.
Statements received after the deadline will not be considered for this project. Four (4) copies of each Respondent’s Statement of Qualifications package should be submitted.
Additional questions regarding the Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) can be directed to David Radachy, Director of Lake County Planning and Community Development at:
440-350-2335 or david.radachy@lakecountyohio.gov.
Statements of Qualifications should be submitted to:
Lake County Planning and Community Development
Attn: Director
105 Main Street, Suite B401
Painesville, OH 44077
Addendum #1
This addendum modifies the original RFP that was released on April 21, 2025. This addendum
will confirm that the submission deadline is May 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM.
May 2025 Lake SWCD Monthly Board Meeting Time and Date Change
May 2025 Lake SWCD Board Meeting Rescheduled
The May 2025 Lake SWCD Board Meeting has been rescheduled for May 29th, 2025 at 3:30 pm in the Headwaters Conference room located at 105 Main St, Suite B 304, Painesville.
Future meetings will continue to be held the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 pm. To attend please contact soil@lakecountyohio.gov or 440-350-2730 for location and directions.
2025 Lake SWCD Monthly Board Meetings
In 2025 Lake SWCD Board Meetings have been scheduled for the third Tuesdays of the month at 3:30 pm in the Headwaters Conference room located at 105 Main St, Suite B 304, Painesville.
To attend please contact soil@lakecountyohio.gov or 440-350-2730 for location and directions