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Washtenaw County Conservation District
Assisting residents with the conservation, management and wise use of natural resources in Washtenaw County since 1948.

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The Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale is open for pre-orders!
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​Questions? Email us at info@washtenawcd.org or call 734.302.8715
Learn More!
Sign-up to Volunteer, September 28th & 29th!
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How to Assess, Manage, & Preserve Your Land, Salem Twp.
​October 17th, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.​
Salem Township Hall, ​9600 Six Mile RD., Salem, MI 48175

Learn about options for conserving or managing your farmland and natural areas. Following the presentation, staff from local conservation organizations will be available to discuss individual properties.
Sign-up here
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Get involved and collect Common Milkweed seeds!
Milkweeds are the host plant for monarch caterpillars, making them essential for healthy monarch populations. Therefore, milkweed is critical for the survival of monarchs. Without it, they cannot complete their life cycle and their populations decline. 
The eradication of milkweed both in agricultural areas as well as in urban and suburban landscapes is one of the primary reasons that monarchs are in trouble today.
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Learn more about the importance of milkweed and how to collect and donate pods by clicking the button below. 
Learn More!
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Saturday, October 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Washtenaw County Conservation District, 705 N. Zeeb Road, Room 2304, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Bring your water sample and sample information sheet to the WCCD office to be tested for nitrates and nitrites. Download the sample information sheet and instructions for taking a good water sample by clicking the button below. ​
Learn More!
Learn about and RSVP for upcoming meetings, webinars and other events:
UPCOMING EVENTS
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 The Michigan Climate Smart Farm Project Specialist,
"MCSFP Specialist", will be responsible for managing the Climate Smart Farm Project. 
​Farmers interested in participating will be eligible for cost-share payments and support for practices aligned with the Climate Smart Farm Project. Once verified, these farms will be able to utilize the newly developed Climate Smart Farm Verified branding package and logo to market their commodities.
Career Applicants
​click here to apply
Want More information about the MCSFP? click here!
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Washtenaw County Conservation District is pleased to announce the Farmer Cost-Share Program!

Possible projects covered by Cost-Share: 
  •  Riparian forest buffer 
  • Cover Crop Installation 
  • Pollinator Habitat plantings 
  • Contributions towards high tunnel installation 
  • Water, Soil and manure samples 
  • Contributions towards forest management and grazing plans 
  • Soil sample tests
  • Farm Safety Materials
  • ...and more!

For more information, click the "Learn More" button below. 
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Beware of Beech Leaf Disease!
October 1st, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Legacy's Shatter Preserve 7810 Brookville Road, Plymouth MI

Join WCCD, Legacy Land Conservancy (Legacy), and graduate students from U-M SEAS for a walk in the woods to learn about beech leaf disease and how to spot it. Much is still unknown about this relatively new disease which can damage and eventually kill both ornamental and native beech trees. We'll meet at Legacy's Shatter Preserve and then carpool to roadside parking at Legacy's nearby Creekshead Preserve. Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water and bug spray. A boot washing station to disinfect gear will be provided. This event is free, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and space will be limited to ensure an enjoyable field experience for all attendees.
Sign-up here
Our Mission
​To assist residents and landowners with the conservation, management, and wise use of natural resources of Washtenaw County.

What We Do
We assist Washtenaw County residents through countywide resource assessments,  conservation resource distributions, conservation education, and  one-on-one technical assistance.
​Who We Are
The Washtenaw County Conservation District is a local government agency. Serving Washtenaw County, office located in
Ann Arbor, MI.

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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
Matt DeJonge – Conservation Technician (NRCS) - matt@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8715
Bridget Mitchell - Outreach Coordinator- bridget.mitchell@macd.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
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Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Physical office closed on Friday, November 24th and week of Monday, December 25th - Friday, December 29th 

Washtenaw County Conservation District
(734) 302-8715
info@washtenawcd.org

​ 705 N. Zeeb Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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    • DEI Statement
    • Staff >
      • Career Opportunities
      • Internship Opportunity
    • Resource Assessment >
      • 2021 Results
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    • 2020 Millage
    • FOIA Requests
    • Annual Meeting >
      • 2022 WCCD Awardees
    • Conservation Update Newsletter
  • Store
  • Resources
    • School & Community Habitat Grant
    • Rain barrels & Composters >
      • Rain Barrels Information
      • Rain Barrel Common Questions
    • Tool and Equipment Rental >
      • Hand Tool Rentals
      • Herbicide Application Tool Rentals
    • Contractor Lists
    • Hunter Access Program
  • Events
    • Native Plant Expo & Marketplace >
      • 2023 Native Plant Expo Recap
      • 2023 Spring Milkweed Giveaway
      • 2023 Spring Native Plant Sale
      • 2023 NPEM Speaker Series
      • 2023 NPEM Sponsorship
      • 2023 NPEM Vendor Application
    • Tree & Shrub Distributions >
      • Fall Sale - Volunteer Sign-up
      • 2023 Spring Tree & Shrub Sale
    • Washtenaw Field Day >
      • Washtenaw Field Day Sponsorship
    • Do you need an Arborist or Forester? Webinar Speaker Info
    • Well Water Testing
    • Coffee & Conservation
    • Public Meetings Calendar
  • Conservation Planning
    • NRCS Farm Bill Programs
    • MAEAP
    • MiFarmLink
    • Michigan Climate Smart Farm Project
    • Farmer Cost-Share Opportunities
    • MI Farmland Preservation
    • Invasive Species
  • Education
    • Workshops & Programs >
      • Community Conservation Education
      • Conservation Agriculture Education
      • Conservation Stewards Program
    • Online resources >
      • Agriculture >
        • Farmland Preservation
        • Soils >
          • Washtenaw County Soils
        • Windbreaks
        • Composting >
          • Composters
      • Forestry >
        • Community Trees
        • Tree & Shrub Planting Guide
        • Tree Diseases & Pests
        • Crop Tree Management
        • Fruit Tree Planting & Care
        • Likelihood of Deer Damage
        • Other Forestry Links
        • Pruning Forest Trees
        • Timber Sales
        • Urban Trees
      • Insects >
        • Animal & Insect Repellents
      • Invasive Species & Control >
        • Spongy Moth Article
        • Oak Wilt Article
        • Tree-of-Heaven & Spotted Lanternfly Article
      • Native Plants >
        • Planting Native Plants
        • Seeding Wildflowers
      • Recycling
      • Water >
        • Groundwater >
          • Groundwater Protection - Agriculture
        • Pond Construction >
          • Pond Management
        • Rain Gardens
        • Shoreline Property
        • Stormwater Runoff & Management
        • Stream Bank Erosion and Control
        • Wells >
          • Water Testing
          • Water Screening Events
        • Wetlands >
          • Wetland Mitigation Banking
        • Wildlife >
          • Brush Piles
          • Clearcutting
          • Den Trees
  • Get Involved
    • Milkweed Seed Collection
    • Spring Tree & Shrub Event Volunteering
    • 2023 Native Plant Expo & Marketplace Volunteer
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