Conservation Districts

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead

Michigan's Conservation Districts are "unique" local units of State Government, that utilize state, federal and private sector resources to solve today's conservation problems. The guiding philosophy of all Conservation Districts is that decisions on conservation issues should be made at the local level, by local people, with technical assistance provided by government.

Created to serve as stewards of natural resources, Michigan's Conservation Districts take an ecosystem approach to conservation and protection. Conservation Districts are referred to as “gateways” in their local communities. They provide linkages between land managers and a host of conservation service providers that include state, federal and local governments, conservation organizations, and Internet resources. Conservation Districts continually scan the needs of their local communities, work in partnership with others involved in conservation to set local priorities, and develop action plans to solve natural resource problems. The delivery of these efforts by Conservation Districts allows citizens to manage their private lands for a cleaner, healthier Michigan. It allows the public a point of access in their communities when questions arise on how to manage natural resources.

Programs carried out by Conservation Districts are as diverse as the landscape in Michigan. In southern Michigan, many of the programs deal with conservation needs of the farm community, while in northern Michigan, there is more emphasis on forestry, wildlife, water quality, and recreation. Conservation Districts continue to expand into diverse areas of natural resource management, rising to meet the environmental challenges of their local communities.

 

Conservation District Job Opportunities:

 

Alger Conservation District Executive Director Position

Alger Posting

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Alpena Conservation District Conservation Programs Specialist

Alpena Posting

Deadline for applications: July 4, 2008

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Clare Conservation District Administrator Position

Clare Posting

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Eaton Conservation District Conservation Intern Position

Eaton Posting

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Iron Conservation District

District Administrator Position

Iron Posting

 

 

Stop back again for future job opportunities!

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On The Web

District Directory

View Directory of the 79 Conservation Districts in Michigan.

Conservation at Home Resources
NACD Backyard Conservation

An excellent resource for practicing conservation in your own backyard can be found at this link to the National Association of Conservation Districts.

Purchasing Shrubs & Trees

To help get you started planting in your backyard, we offer a page with links for Purchasing Trees and Shrubs near you.

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