2008 Tree and Shrub Catalog is now available. Please stop by our office or call 226-2461 ext 102 for a copy.

Why are conservation districts important? Michigan's Conservation Districts are "unique" local units of State Government that utilize state, federal and private sector resources to solve today's conservation problems. The guiding philosophy of Conservation Districts is that decisions on conservation issues should be made at the local level, by local people. The District staff, guided by a publicly elected board of directors, provides technical assistance along with partner agencies to county residents. The Marquette County Conservation District brings forestry assistance to residents of Marquette County; conservation implementation cost-share opportunities for private landowners; a soil erosion and sedimentation control program; technical and educational assistance for water quality concerns; educational seminars; an annual tree and shrub sale; and native plant sales.

Michigan Conservation District funding is in jeopardy due to the proposed 2007 and 2008 budget cuts in the State of Michigan. The Marquette County Conservation District receives $19,200 from the State of Michigan annually through the Michigan Department of Agriculture. This “seed money” given to 79 conservation districts statewide results in millions of dollars in local conservation practices and programs implemented on the land at the local level. Please take a moment out of your busy day and call or send a letter to your local representative or stop in at our offices to sign our petition to show your support of Michigan Conservation Districts and to help us restore funding for this vital resource.