RECENT event Highlights
Public Announcement
On Wednesday September 20, 2023 the St. Joseph County Conservation District will be holding the budget hearing.
If you would like to attend, please arrive @6pm.
If you would like a copy of the budget and cannot attend, please email Carolyn Grace.
River Clean Up
Thank You for another great season!
If you want to become a river clean up volunteer in the future, call the office to be put on our list! (269-)467-6336 Ext. 5
Thank You!
The St. Joseph County Conservation District would like say thank you to all who came out to our 2023 Spring Tree Sale! Your continued support allows the conservation district to give back to the community through our events and our work to preserve Michigan's natural resources!
Annual Meeting Recap
THANK YOU to all who attended our Annual Meeting! We appreciate the support from our community and those who also share a passion for conservation.
Connie Cranser, from the Pollinator Partnership, presented on regional pollinators and beneficial plant species that attract birds, bees, and butterflies to our gardens or fields.
Awards were presented to...
Don Preston - Environmental Citizen of the Year Award
Dylan Walton - Beginning Farmer of the Year Award
Park Township - Partnership of the Year Award
MACD Unveils New Logo!
The duality of water and land conveyed in a leaf and water drop shares a large amount of information with minimal wording. We’re confident that the general public can look at this logo and immediately grasp much of the work we do.
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.
Monthly Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting
Topic: Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 @6:00PM
Our Mission
Monthly Board Meeting
Monthly 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.
River Clean Up
Monthly Board Meeting
Southern Michigan Invasive Species Team
Call Carolyn to become a river clean up volunteer!
269-467-6336 Ext 5
*Snacks, lunch, kayaks, and life jackets will be provided*
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 shaun.grace@macd.org
Photo Gallery
Southern Michigan Invasive Species Team
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)-
(MAEAP Technician)- N/A
Shaun Grace (CISMA Coordinator)- Shaun.Grace@macd.org
Ashley Waltke (Farm Bill Specialist & Admin Assistant)-
NRCS Personnel
St. Joseph County NRCS (269)-467-6336 Ext. 3016
Chuck Ronk (District Conservationist/DC)- Charles.Ronk@usda.gov
District Board Members
Howard Avildsen (Chair)- havildsen@hotmail.com
[Back row, Middle]
Todd Hironimus (Vice Chair)- t.hironimus@hotmail.com
[Front row, Right]
Chad Clark (Treasurer)- N/A
[Back row, Left]
Carol Higgins (Member)- covecarol34@gmail.com
[Front row, Left]
Dan Blasius (Member)- jdblasius@hotmail.com
[Back row, Right]