Environmental and Animal Concerns

Please scroll down for additional information on local agencies that address concerns with environmental issues and animal concerns.

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OUTDOOR FALL CLEAN-UP
Message is Courtesy of the Lake County Stormwater Management Dept.
Posted: September 15, 2011

After all that hard work on your yard this summer, it’s time for fall clean-up!  What are you planning on doing with all those grass clippings, branches, huge piles of leaves, and other yard waste?  Keep one thing in mind when disposing of your yard waste; never dump wastes into the storm drain in the street or on the banks of a nearby stream!  Anything in a storm sewer or stream will wash directly to Lake Erie, untreated!  Try composting, using a mulching mower, or using your neighborhood yard waste collection dates.  For more information, contact the Lake County Stormwater Management Department at 350-2543 or www.lakecountyohio.gov/smd. 

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COYOTES
This information courtesy of Mike Watson, a conservation biologist, at the Holden Arboretum.
Posted: March 11, 2011

COYOTE ARTICLE

This article provides general information on coyotes, as well as guidance on avoiding interaction with them.

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Lake County General Health District
(440) 350-2543

Website offers information on:

• Mosquito and rabies control -- including a list of trappers for nuisance animals
• Injured or orphaned wildlife
• Animal bites
• Septic systems

REMOVAL of DEAD ANIMALS
The Lake County General Health District will remove dead wildlife from private property, if the animal has been deceased for less than 48 hours. For removal or further guidance, please call 440-350-2543. On weekends you may leave a message on their answering service. There is no removal on weekends.

For removal of animals, not addressed by the Lake County General Health District, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources maintains a list of companies and individuals licensed to perform such removal. Please see the link below for additional information.

LIST OF LICENSED ANIMAL REMOVAL SPECIALISTS
as provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources 12/29/10

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Ohio Department of Natural Resources
1-800-WILDLIFE

Website offers information on:

• Wildlife
• Licensing for fishing and hunting
• Recreation and conservation topics

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Lake County Dog Shelter
2600 North Ridge Rd.
Painesville, OH 44077
440-350-2640
1-800-899-LAKE Ext. 2640

Website offers information on licensing and adoption

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Lake County Humane Society
7564 Tyler Blvd., Bldg. E
Mentor, OH 44060
440-951-6122

Website offers information on adoption