The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District (LSWCD) has re-elected Stephen Loeffler to the board of supervisors. Mr. Loeffler has served on the board since April 2012. He will begin a new three-year term January 1, 2022.
A farmer for the past 44 years, he is currently in his second term as an Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Area 1 director. His past experiences include participating/assisting with 4-H, FFA and the Fulton County Fair.
He has more than 29 years in the livestock industry, including former director of the Michigan Livestock Exchange.
Mr. Loeffler also has experience in ditch maintenance. He is interested in the preservation of natural resources and managing resources and budgets while in a difficult economic environment.
He sees the role of the LSWCD as assisting in better water management, helping to conserve soil/water/wildlife and continuing to bring conservation into the classroom. He and his wife of 16 years, Denise, share farming with their son Brad.
Like the other SWCDs across Ohio, the LSWCD is governed by a board of five supervisors who are publicly elected by county residents.
The board determines the district’s long-term strategic goals, hires staff and approves all budget decisions. Board meetings are held monthly and supervisors serve staggered three-year terms, resulting in an election every year.
Anyone interested in becoming a board supervisor, should contact the LSWCD office at 419-893-1966 or visit LucasSWCD.org.
