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County engineer outlines conceptual stormwater and wetland plan to capture runoff, pursue Clean Ohio funding
Summary
A county engineer presented a conceptual project to capture and clean sheet-flow runoff across roughly 300 acres, create wetlands and a trail, and pursue Clean Ohio and capital funds — but land-ownership complications and maintenance questions must be resolved before applying for grants.
A county engineer presented a conceptual stormwater and wetland project intended to capture sheet-flow runoff from roughly 300 acres, create a wetland and educational trail, and return treated water to existing tile infrastructure, saying the work could improve local water quality and provide public recreation.
The engineer described the runoff as visibly polluted, saying, “it’s very brown. It’s very dirty,” and argued that capturing and treating that water would reduce nutrient loads while creating conservation and educational benefits. The presenter described the proposal as preliminary and conceptual, not a finalized plan.
The project team identified Clean Ohio funds and capital-budget money as potential sources to purchase land for conservation and…
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