Mayor Kyle R. Hastings and the Village Trustees have taken action to improve the Lake Lorin shoreline erosion that has taken place over recent years. High winds and increased wave action have caused soil erosion along the northern and eastern shorelines of the lake.

To begin the planning and construction program, a Subsurface Investigation Report has been prepared for review and analysis by the Village Engineer. The report will be the basis for the design of the shoreline restoration plan. The Village engineer is now in the process of investigating costs, materials and construction methods to plan for the improvements.

An environmental engineering firm has also been hired to provide Wetland Delineation and Permitting Services and Shoreline Design Assistance. This will include preparation of the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers Permit Application. Field Reconnaissance of Lake Lorin has already been completed by the engineers. Three Public Participation meetings are being scheduled. The first meeting for residents is scheduled for Monday March 12, 2018 at 8:00pm in the Village Hall. One of the meetings to follow will be an open house with residents to allow for review and comments on the proposed plans.

Proposed site improvements will include the reconstruction of the shoreline to allow outdoor recreational users to stand on the shoreline and fish in Lake Lorin. Currently, the existing shoreline does not allow for this as the shoreline slopes into the lake.

“The Village is committed to bringing the Lake Lorin shoreline back to a more recreational friendly and aesthetic restoration for Village residents”, said Mayor Hastings at the recent Village Board meeting when Village Trustees approved the engineering services contracts needed to begin and plan the lake shore line improvements.

Lake Lorin is a 3.5 acre man-made lake that was created in 1978 and designed for water detention and a convenient passive recreation use facility for fishing, hiking and bird watching. A wet land area was also designed for water retention surrounding the lake and through the Pepperwood subdivision.

Lake Lorin and the surrounding wetland are regulated by the Army Corps of Engineers. The Lake is full of turtles, blue gill, catfish and large mouth bass. Assorted birds and wildlife are abundant throughout adjacent the wetland and Kelly Park.

Lake Lorin is named after former Mayor Lorin Schaub whose inspired actions helped to create the beautiful open space venue. Schaub and his wife remain as long-time residents on the Lake Lorin.