ODNR Division of
Soil & Water Resources
2045 Morse Road, B3
Columbus, Ohio
43229-6693

(614) 265-6610
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Stormwater Management – Contacts

Protecting Ohio’s water resources with cost-effective stormwater practices

Stormwater Management Program (Environmental Review) 
 Staff Specialists  (Fax: 614-262-2064)
Maintain and update the Rainwater and Land Development manual, the standards and
specification which serves as Ohio’s resource for protecting water resources during construction
and development projects.  Provide plan review, technical assistance and training to consultants
and local government representatives in the areas of stream dynamics, storm water management,
and erosion & sediment control.		 John Mathews, Urban Stormwater Specialist
 (614) 265-6685  john.mathews@dnr.state.oh.us
Urban watershed management, post-construction storm water management and
watershed/landscape functions and services.		  Jay Dorsey, P.E., Ph.D., Water Resources Engineer
 (614) 265-6647  jay.dorsey@dnr.state.oh.us
Coordinate environmental reviews, lowhead dam removals, Farm Science Review, and
the Water Withdrawal Facilities Registration Program  for the division. Assist the dam safety
section in updating dam database records. 		  Blaine Gerdes, Environmental Review Coordinator
 (614) 265-6938  blaine.gerdes@dnr.state.oh.us
Provide engineering support to the Floodplain and Storm Water Management programs.  Review
submitted engeneering studies for compliance with NFIP standards. Support Local floodplain
managers with desing challenges.  Develop guidance and practices to reduce and prevent the
impacts of stormwater runoff on streams and other water resources. Experience in erosion and
sediment control, stream morphology and water management, and preventative practices.		  Randy Keitz, P.E., Water Resources Engineer
 (330) 830-7700  randy.keitz@dnr.state.oh.us