RECENT event Highlights
Annual Meeting
Wednesday 29, 2023 @6pm-8pm
Join us for a discussion on regional pollinators and beneficial plant species that will attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your garden or field! Presented by Connie Cranser.
Those in attendance will receive native seed mixes and other special items in a SJCCD environmentally friendly bag!
Held at...
St. Joseph County ISD
62445 Shimmel Rd. Centreville, MI
The Annual Spring Seedling Tree Sale is now LIVE!
Click the 'Buy Online' tab at the top of the page to browse through our Spring Tree Sale as well as our other online store selections.
Order until Friday, April 21, 2023
**Sales Tax is added to our online prices**
Pick up dates are Friday May 5 from 9 to 6pm
Saturday May 6 from 9 to 1pm
St. Joseph County Fair Grounds Barn #28
The Michigan Riparian St. Joseph River Article
View the article of The Michigan Riparian on the St. Joseph River. The article covers pressing zone matters, annual meeting successes, and effective surface water management programs.
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.
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
March 15th, 2023 @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 shaun.grace@macd.org
Photo Gallery
River Clean Up
Southern Michigan Invasive Species Team
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!
River Clean Up
River Clean Up
River Clean Up
Call Carolyn to become a clean up volunteer on the river!
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.
Employee Contact List
District Personnel
Carolyn Grace (Administrator)-
Ryan Waltke (MAEAP Technician)-
Shaun Grace (CISMA Coordinator)- Shaun.Grace@macd.org
Ashley Ives (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]
Dan Blasius (Vice Chair)- jdblasius@hotmail.com
[Back row, Right]
Chad Clark (Treasurer)- N/A
[Back row, Left]
Carol Higgins (Member)- covecarol34@gmail.com
[Front row, Left]
Todd Hironimus (Member)- t.hironimus@hotmail.com
[Front row, Right]