RECENT event Highlights
Habitat Stewardship Award
Congratulations to our Administrator Carolyn Grace for receiving the Polaris Habitat Stewardship Award for 2020-2021 from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.
Thank you for all that you do Carolyn!
Kayak Giveaway WINNER
Congratulations Harlie S., she won our kayak giveaway!!
People who attended the St. Joseph County Grange Fair filled out a survey in order to have a chance to win this beautiful kayak. Thank you to all who participated!!
Parkville Dam Removal Project
Find additional info about the Parkville Dam Removal Project by clicking the 'More' tab at the top of the page and viewing the 'Parkville Dam' icon at the bottom to learn more!
Celebrate the St. Joseph River
Over 100 spectators came to watch the new PBS documentary on the St. Joseph River at the Covered Bridge Farm. THANK YOU to all who attended and donated!
Surveying the St. Joseph River
The SJCCD team has successfully mapped the entire St. Joseph River watershed for invasive species and other helpful information.
Our Mission
Southern Michigan Invasive Species Team
Upcoming Board Meeting
The St. Joseph County Conservation District provides education, technical assistance, partnerships and contacts for local resources to help our residents conserve their lands and our environment for a cleaner, healthier, economically stronger County.
Upcoming Board Meeting
Southern Michigan Invasive Species Team
Upcoming Board Meeting
Topic: Board Meeting
Every month on the 3rd Wednesday
November 22, 2021 @6:00 PM
Southern Michigan Invasive Species Team
Southern Michigan Invasive Species Team
Southern Michigan Invasive Species Team
Call or email us at (269)- 467-6336 Ext 5 and smistcisma@gmail.com
River Clean Up
River Clean Up
Southern Michigan Invasive Species Team
Call Carolyn to become a clean up volunteer on the river!
269-467-6336 Ext 5
Photo Gallery
River Clean Up
Photo Gallery
Check out our Photo Gallery compiled of work SJCCD has done including treatments and surveying.
Click on the pictures and see what
we have been up to! Enjoy!
Welcome
The St. Joseph County Conservation District was established in 1948 to assist farmers in creating soil & water conservation plans. Since then the Conservation District has grown to include all stakeholders within the county. The focus is still agriculture & working with farmers to create conservation plans, but we also work with partner organizations to ensure the county's largest natural resource, water, remains a viable resource.
Guided by a volunteer board of five members and paid staff the Conservation District works with partners to promote ground and surface water practices, irrigation services, sustainable agriculture practices, education, environmental stewardship and community projects.
The Conservation District is able to provide this assistance with community support through volunteers and financial assistance. Throughout the year the Conservation District hosts several fundraising events including the annual tree sale, annual meeting and a local foods dinner.
Employee Contact List
District Personnel
Carolyn Grace (Administrator)-
Mike Censke (MAEAP Technician)- Mike.Censke@mi.nacdnet.net
CISMA Co-Coordinators
Shaun Grace- Shaun.Grace@macd.org
Jacob Phillips- Jacob.Phillips@macd.org
NRCS Personnel
Josh Crandall (District Conservationist)- Josh.Crandall@usda.gov
Brett Riser (Soil Conservation Technician)- Brett.Riser@usda.gov
Ashley Ives (Farm Bill Specialist)-
District Board Members
Howard Avildsen (Chair)- havildsen@hotmail.com
Dan Blasius (Vice Chair)- jdblasius@hotmail.com
Chad Clark (Treasurer)- none
Carol Higgins (Member)- covecarol34@gmail.com
John Nelson (Member)- jnelson22@charter.net