| Groundwater Stewardship Program |
Environmental Day Camp & Education |
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The Groundwater Stewardship Program provides information and assessment tools for pesticide and nitrogen fertilizer users which help them identify risks to groundwater and to coordinate local, state, and federal resources to help individuals reduce those risks. The main focus of this voluntary program is to assist producers in becoming verified in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).
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The mission of our Environmental Day Camp is to enrich each child's summer by exploring our natural world. Children gain hands-on experience while connecting to the environment. Camp is open in July and August. NEW!! Two locations for summer 2009 - Marshall and Battle Creek. Click here for Summer 2009 registration form. |
| Rice Creek Watershed Project |
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The Rice Creek Watershed Project is a cooperative effort by watershed residents, landowners, and conservation groups, along with local, state and federal agencies, to maintain and/or improve water quality. Click here to see the Rice Creek Watershed Management Plan. |
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| Battle Creek River Watershed Project |
Grassland Services |
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The Battle Creek River Watershed Project has developed a watershed management plan that identifies the problems, impairing pollutants, and non-point sources of pollution and demonstrates effective restoration techniques. Click here for information on projects implemented. |
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Our Grassland Services program provides the full range of habitat services, from planning to implementation to anagement. Prescribed burning and native grass planting are our specialties. We also assist in the program enrollment process for various State and Federal cost-share programs. Contact us at (269) 781-4867, extension 5 for more information. |
| Tree & Shrub Sales |
Forestry and Wildlife Management |
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Each spring & fall we offer trees and shrubs for reforestation, wildlife, and landscaping. Marking flags are also available, call the office (269-781-4867, x5) for prices and details. |
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We can provide you with wildlife habitat planning and forestry assistance. Whether you're looking to attract wildlife to your backyard or to your 50+ acres, give us a call! We can provide you with management plans specific to YOUR needs! We can also assist you with managing your woodlot for your particular goals. Give us a call at (269) 781-4867, extension 5 for more information. We've started a new hunting access program. Click here for info on HALP. |
| Property Acquisition and Management |
Kalamazoo River Heritage Water Trail |
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Calhoun Conservation District currently owns and manages six parcels of land throughout Calhoun County, ranging in size from 4.5 acres to 325 acres, for a total of 534.3 acres. These parcels are managed for wildlife habitat and public enjoyment. Many parcels have been donated to us from landowners interested in "leaving their legacy." Contact Tracy Bronson at (269) 781-4867, extension 5 for more information. |
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Heritage water trails are routes on navigable waterways such as rivers, lakes, and canals designed and implemented to foster an interactive historical education experience. Historical markers posted on bridge crossing highlight historic events or themes related to the waterway. A companion guide provides a more detailed presentation of the historic material in addition to acting as a more conventional water trail guide with maps, put-in points, take-out points, rest stop locations, paddling conditions, etc. Check out the Kalamazoo River Heritage Water Trail! |
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