Our Mission

"Working to strengthen Michigan's Conservation Districts through leadership, information and representation."

Our Purpose

The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts is a non-governmental, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, established to represent and provide services to Michigan's 79 Conservation Districts.

The Association represents its members at the state level by working with legislators, cooperating agencies, and special interest groups whose programs affect the care and management of Michigan's natural resources, especially on private lands.
MACD provides to its members:

  • Communications and information
  • Educational leadership development programs
  • Marketing
  • Forums where issues of mutual concerns can be discussed

MACD also conducts campaigns and programs to strengthen Conservation Districts, and encourages landusers to adopt conservation practices that protect soil, water, and related natural resources.

MACD State Council & Staff

MACD State Council Executive Board

PRESIDENT
Mike Lawless
Eaton CD

VICE-PRESIDENT
Randy Thompson
Alcona CD

SEC-TREASURER
Betsy Koehnlein
Ionia CD

MACD State Council Members

Region 1:
Randy Entz,
Marquette CD

Region 2:
Howard Haulotte,
Delta CD

Region 3:
Vacant

Region 4:
Larry Thompson,
Missaukee CD

Region 5:
Richard Beck,
Ogemaw CD

Region 6:
Tony Czymbor,
Saginaw CD

Region 7:
Art Pelon,
Ionia CD

Region 8:
John Mitchell,
Branch CD

Region 9:
Nancy Szikszay,
Genesee CD

Region 10:
Herbert Smith,
Monroe CD

MACD State Council Meeting Schedule and Information, click here.