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Conservation Engineering & Technical Assistance – Contacts

Using science and technology for innovative, cost-effective conservation

Conservation Engineering and Technical Assistance
Administration (FAX 614-262-2064)
Serve as conservation engineering administrator. This program provides oversight
and engineering approval for conservation projects such as: animal waste storage structures,
stream bank stability projects, water control structures, channel design projects, and
erosion/sediment control practices. Assistance is in conjunction with Ohio Agricultural
Pollution Abatement Law, Ohio Petition Ditch Laws, and/or USDA Farm Bill Programs.
This program is also responsible for oversight of the Agricultural Impact Mitigation
Agreement (AIMA) for pipeline construction projects throughout Ohio.		 Kirk Hines, P.E., , Administrator
kirk.hines@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
2045 Morse Rd, B-3
Columbus, OH 43229		 Phone: (614) 265-6617
Fax: (614) 262-2064
Engineers
Area I Conservation Engineer, Responsibilities: design, construction inspection, and
approval of various conservation practices including but not limited to waterways, grade
stabilization structures, manure management structures, wetlands and drainage projects
both private and group.  Assist in the investigation of pollution abatement complaints,
conduct training for conservation partnership staff through TDP and one on one consultation. 
Assist NRCS staff in program administration with CRP and EQIP, WRP.  Also serve on the
Rural Drainage Committee and draft portions of the Ohio Drainage Manual.		 Mark Seger, PE, Conservation Engineer
mark.seger@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
12571 St Rt 309
W Kenton, OH 43326		 Phone: (419) 673-0456
Fax: (419) 425-4147
Serve as conservation engineering administrator. This program provides oversight
and engineering approval for conservation projects such as: animal waste storage structures,
stream bank stability projects, water control structures, channel design projects, and
erosion/sediment control practices. Assistance is in conjunction with Ohio Agricultural
Pollution Abatement Law, Ohio Petition Ditch Laws, and/or USDA Farm Bill Programs.
This program is also responsible for oversight of the Agricultural Impact Mitigation
Agreement (AIMA) for pipeline construction projects throughout Ohio.		 Kirk Hines, P.E., Conservation Engineer
kirk.hines@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
2045 Morse Rd, B-3
Columbus, OH 43229		 Phone: (614) 562-0145
Fax: (440) 647-6164
Design, construction inspection, and approval of various conservation
practices including but not limited to waterways, grade stabilization structures,
manure management structures, and drainage projects both private and group. 
Assist in the investigation of pollution abatement complaints, conduct training
for conservation partnership staff through TDP and one on one consultation. 
Assist NRCS staff in program administration with CRP and EQIP.  Serve as
the local contact for conservation initiatives involving Grand Lake St. Marys
and local coordination of the Miami Conservancy District's Nutrient Trading Program. 
Also serve on the Rural Drainage Committee and draft portions of the Ohio Drainage Manual.		 Terry Mescher, P.E., Conservation Engineer
terry.mescher@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
822 Fair Rd 
Sidney, OH 45365		 Phone: (937) 492-6520
Fax: (937) 492-7604
Design, construction inspection, and approval of various conservation
practices including but not limited to waterways, grade stabilization structures,
manure management structures, and drainage projects both private and group. 
Assist in the investigation of pollution abatement complaints, conduct training
for conservation partnership staff through TDP and one on one consultation. 
Assist NRCS staff in program administration with CRP and EQIP.  Serve as
the local contact for conservation initiatives involving Grand Lake St. Marys
and local coordination of the Miami Conservancy District's Nutrient Trading Program. 
Also serve on the Rural Drainage Committee and draft portions of the Ohio Drainage Manual.		 Terry Mescher, P.E., Conservation Engineer
terry.mescher@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
822 Fair Rd 
Sidney, OH 45365		 Phone: (937) 492-6520
Fax: (937) 492-7604
Assist SWCDs and NRCS and watershed coordinators through plan review and
specifications, and project design. Also work extensively with TDP training program
and ERIN GIS project.  Expertise in hydraulic engineering.		 Justin Reinhart, P.E., Conservation Engineer
justin.reinhart@dnr.state.oh.us
Work
Area
2045 Morse Rd, B-3
Columbus, OH 43229		 Phone: (614) 265-6691
Fax: (614) 262-2064

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