Natural Resource Assistance Council

District 9 of the Ohio Public Works Commission is accepting applications for membership on its Natural Resource Assistance Council. The terms of four (4) current members are set to expire on September 21, 2026.

The Council was formed to implement the Clean Ohio Program, as approved by Ohio voters. The Council is comprised of representatives from the District 9 counties of Huron, Lorain and Medina.

The Council will accept nominations from the following five (5) categories:

A county, municipal corporation, township, conservancy district, regional or joint district or unit of local government that is located within the geographical jurisdiction of the appointing committee;

A conservation organization, environmental advocacy organization, an organization with a primary interest in watershed restoration, the department of natural resources, the environmental protection agency, or the United States natural resources conservation service;

A city park system or metropolitan park system or a board of park commissioners from a county that is location within the geographical jurisdiction of the appointing committee;

A statewide organization representing agriculture, an organization representing forestry interests, the department of agriculture, or the United States department of agriculture.

An organization representing business, local Realtors, or a planning agency, including a port authority, located within the geographical jurisdiction of the appointing integrating committee.

All interested parties must return the NRAC nomination form, a letter of support from the appointing authority, and a resume or summary of qualifications.

For more information, call the Lorain County Engineer's office at 440-329-5586.

All applications must be received by the Lorain County Engineer's office by May 4, 2026.