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MDARD awards $9.7 million to 75 Michigan Conservation Districts for soil, water, and wildlife protection

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MDARD awards $9.7 million to 75 Michigan Conservation Districts for soil, water, and wildlife protection

Conservation districts are local government entities working to enhance and conserve soil, water, wildlife, and other natural resources in their local communities. This year marks a historic investment of $3 million for district operations, the highest funding levels since 2008.

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Conservation Resource Alliance and the Wild Roots Program

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Conservation Resource Alliance and the Wild Roots Program

Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA), in partnership with area Conservation Districts, is pleased to announce the 2021 season of Wild Roots! Wild Roots is a cost-share program that allows landowners and organizations to order native seedlings at a highly reduced cost, offset by the generous support of our funding partners. The program kicks off online TODAY and runs as long as supplies last.

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Friends Of Kalkaska Conservation District Meeting Planned for September 28

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Friends Of Kalkaska Conservation District Meeting Planned for September 28

Learn how to support your local conservation district by joining the Friends of the Kalkaska Conservation District on September 28th for cider and donuts at Railroad Square!

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On the Hunt for Pollinators

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On the Hunt for Pollinators

A few weeks ago I was thrilled to find three monarch caterpillars eagerly munching on my milkweed plants at the edge of my vegetable garden.

It got me to thinking about the global population of monarchs. What is the state of the monarch species? Is it increasing or decreasing? And are our efforts to aid this iconic butterfly helping at all?

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YOU Can Help Prevent the Spread of the New Zealand Mudsnail

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YOU Can Help Prevent the Spread of the New Zealand Mudsnail

If you fish, wade, or swim in our local lakes, rivers and streams, there is a small critter that may be hitching a ride on your boat, your gear, or even on you! Learn how you can prevent it’s spread in our beautiful rivers.