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Maintenance Ditch Assessment Reductions
Landowners with parcels adjacent to, or draining into, a ditch in the County Ditch Maintenance Program may be eligible for a reduction in their maintenance assessments. Parcels currently enrolled in a conservation program maybe eligible for a reduction due to these efforts.
The Ohio Revised Code provides two options through Sections 6137.08 and 6137.09. Ottawa County has adopted policies for these reductions. In order to apply please select the appropriate forms below and follow the directions in the Procedure Outline for submitting your request.
Questions may be directed to Ottawa County regarding these matters at MAINTDITCH@co.ottawa.oh.us or calling the Engineer's Office at 419 734-6777.
Click on the application that applies to you and fill out and return following the procedures listed.
ORC 6137.08 - Application for Reduction of Maintenance assessment - for various types of activities
Procedures 6137.08 Application 6137.08
ORC 6137.09 - Application for Reduction of Maintenance assessment - for Conservations Practices
Procedures 6137.09 Application 6137.09
Ottawa County Historical Society Marker Recognizing Ottawa County Farmers
To find all the information regarding the Historical Marker
Click HERE
2026 Women in Conservation Series
The Women in Conservation Workshop series takes place the third Wednesday of the month from April through September. The goal of these events is to provide an opportunity for Women to learn about our natural and environmental opportunities in a fun and save environment. Each Workshop starts at 5:30 with a dinner and then then program begins at 6:00 p.m.
We are now taking reservations for the 2026 Women in Conservation Workshop Series!!!
To learn more about each of the six workshops being offered in 2026, click on the brochure button below.
There are 2 ways to register for a workshop. To Register, you can:
1.Clink on the link below to register for any workshop
2. Visit our office at 240 W. Lake St., Unit B, Oak Harbor
Mehlow Ditch
Plans for Mehlow ditch have been approved by the commissioners, and bids for the project are currently being reviewed.
-Click Here to view the bids submitted.
-All landowners should mark tile that outlet into the ditch, and move obstructions that may impede construction
-If you have any questions regarding the construction call the office at 419-898-1595
Check out the Ottawa County Park District!
Click HERE to head to the Park Districts website to check out the Portage River Water Trail and much more!!
USDA Video Showcases
click Here to watch a video about the partnerships driving the innovative water quality assessment and conservation in the Western Lake Erie Basin
Manure & Fertilizer Resources
Nutrient application rules, pertaining to both manure and fertilizer, are in effect for farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Visit the ODA website to read the state law and check the 48-hour weather forecast before applying to ensure you are not in violation. If you have questions or if you believe there has been a violation of this law, please call the Ottawa SWCD office.
Newsletter
Check out our latest bi-annual newsletter to find out what our office has been doing over the last couple of months, programs that we are offering, upcoming events, ongoing sales, and more!! 2025 Summer/Fall Newsletter