Conservation NewsletterStay up to date with monthly Conservation Newsletter about Washtenaw Conservation District happenings! Thank you!You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Bridgewater Twp: How to Assess, Manage, & Preserve Your Land
Monday, April 17th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Road Manchester, MI 48158 Join your neighbors and Township representatives to learn about the benefits of and opportunities for farmland and natural area preservation. Landowners encouraged to attend to discuss individual properties with staff from local conservation organizations following the presentation. The WCCD's 3rd Annual School & Community Habitat Grant - Now Accepting Applications!
Does your school, community organization, or non-profit need expert consultation or plant materials to create a native garden, rain garden, food forest, wind break, or other native plant project? The WCCD School & Community Habitat Grant is now accepting applications until the June 11th, 2023 deadline! If you are a consultant who may be interested in partnering to complete these projects, please reach out to summer@washtenawcd.org. We'd love to help promote the great work you do! |
Learn about and RSVP for upcoming meetings, webinars and other events:
Coffee & Conservation: Regenerative Ag
Friday, April 14th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 2999 N. Territorial Rd. Ann Arbor, MI, 48105 Sip some coffee and enjoy some conversation about regenerative agriculture. You will be able to tour some of the farm, ask questions and learn about the regenerative practices that are employed at Blue Barn Meadows. Washtenaw County Conservation District is pleased to announce the Farmer Cost-Share Program!
Possible projects covered by Cost-Share:
For more information, click the "Learn More" button below. |
Our Mission
To assist residents and landowners with the conservation, management, and wise use of natural resources of Washtenaw County.
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What We Do
We assist Washtenaw County residents through countywide resource assessments, conservation resource distributions, conservation education, and one-on-one technical assistance.
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The Washtenaw County Conservation District is a local government agency. Serving Washtenaw County, office located in
Ann Arbor, MI. |
Our Partners
Office address:
705 N. Zeeb Rd
Suite 201
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-1560
734.302.8715 (Main)
Farmer Programs
Nick Machinski - Conservation Specialist - nick@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8711
Paul Buzzard - Conservation Technician (MAEAP) - paul@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8715
Sam Stokes- MIFarmLink Coordinator- sam@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8715
Matt DeJonge – Conservation Technician (NRCS) - matt@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8715
Residential & Municipal Programs
Summer Roberts- Community Forester- summer@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8716
Doug Reith - Resource Coordinator - doug@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8713
Dru Mark-Wilson- Outreach Coordinator- dru@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8715
Administration
Megan DeLeeuw, Executive Director - megan@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8710
Deborah Shad – Finance Administrator - deborah@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8715
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Physical office closed on Friday, November 25th and week of Monday, December 26th - Friday, December 30th