St. Joseph County Conservation District

St. Joseph County Conservation DistrictSt. Joseph County Conservation DistrictSt. Joseph County Conservation District

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VISION STATEMENT

"To live in a healthy Community where the citizens protect 

and preserve the environment in which they live."

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.

Request a Copy

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.

Happening Now

Irrigation Services

Learn more

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*

Schedule

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

Find out more!

Photo Gallery

Southern Michigan Invasive Species Team

Photo Gallery

Check out our Photo Gallery compiled of treatments and surveys.

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!

Photos

Upcoming Events

Board Meeting & Budget Hearing @6pm

Wednesday September  20, 2023

Meeting will be held at our Office

693 E Main St. Centreville, MI 

Call/email if you would like to attend!

Carolyn.grace@macd.org 

(269)-467-6336 Ext. 5

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.

Contact Us

Contact Us

St. Joseph County Conservation District

St. Joseph County Conservation District 693 E. Main St. Centreville, MI 49032 US

(269) 467-6336 Ext. 5

Hours

Open today

08:00 am – 04:30 pm

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Employee Contact List

District Personnel

Carolyn Grace (Administrator)- 

Carolyn.Grace@macd.org

(MAEAP Technician)- N/A

Shaun Grace (CISMA Coordinator)- Shaun.Grace@macd.org

Ashley Waltke (Farm Bill Specialist & Admin Assistant)- 

Ashley.Ives@usda.gov or Ashley.Ives@macd.org 

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]

Board Minutes

2022 Jan-Oct Board Minutes (pdf)

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2021 Jan-May Board Minutes (pdf)

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2021 Aug-Dec Board Minutes (pdf)

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Downloads

FOIA Policy Request Form                                        EGLE Permits

FOIA Request Policy (docx)

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Egle permits (pdf)

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