Why are Conservation Districts important?
Michigan's Conservation Districts are local units of State Government that utilize state, federal, and private sector resources to solve today's conservation problems. The guiding philosophy of Conservation Districts is that decisions on conservation issues should be made at the LOCAL level, by LOCAL people. The District staff, guided by a publicly elected board of directors, provides technical assistance along with partner agencies to county residents. The Marquette County Conservation District brings forestry assistance to residents of Marquette County; conservation implementation cost-share opportunities for private landowners; technical and educational assistance for water quality concerns; educational seminars; annual tree, shrub, and native plant sales; stream health monitoring; invasive plant management and much more!
These services are in jeopardy as a state budget cut in 2008 left Michigan Conservation Districts with no funding other than what they can raise for themselves. Raising these funds include the annual tree sale, applying for grant funds, as well as contributions from local citizens. Michigan Conservation Districts are a vital part of a healthy local environment and economy. If you feel inclined, please call or write to your local representatives to show your support of Michigan Conservation Districts and help to restore the much-needed funding that they've lost.
Michigan's Conservation Districts are local units of State Government that utilize state, federal, and private sector resources to solve today's conservation problems. The guiding philosophy of Conservation Districts is that decisions on conservation issues should be made at the LOCAL level, by LOCAL people. The District staff, guided by a publicly elected board of directors, provides technical assistance along with partner agencies to county residents. The Marquette County Conservation District brings forestry assistance to residents of Marquette County; conservation implementation cost-share opportunities for private landowners; technical and educational assistance for water quality concerns; educational seminars; annual tree, shrub, and native plant sales; stream health monitoring; invasive plant management and much more!
These services are in jeopardy as a state budget cut in 2008 left Michigan Conservation Districts with no funding other than what they can raise for themselves. Raising these funds include the annual tree sale, applying for grant funds, as well as contributions from local citizens. Michigan Conservation Districts are a vital part of a healthy local environment and economy. If you feel inclined, please call or write to your local representatives to show your support of Michigan Conservation Districts and help to restore the much-needed funding that they've lost.
Governor Rick Snyder
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, Michigan 48909
(517) 373-3400
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State Senator Tom Casperson
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
(517) 373-7840
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State Representative John Kivela, District 109
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
(517) 373-0498
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State Representative Scott Dianda, District 110
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
(517) 373-0850
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT COMMENT
Please click here to learn more about Michigan Conservation Districts.
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, Michigan 48909
(517) 373-3400
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT COMMENT
State Senator Tom Casperson
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
(517) 373-7840
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT COMMENT
State Representative John Kivela, District 109
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
(517) 373-0498
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT COMMENT
State Representative Scott Dianda, District 110
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
(517) 373-0850
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT COMMENT
Please click here to learn more about Michigan Conservation Districts.
