A Millage To Help Fund the WCCD
On April 22nd, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted to approve placing a millage question on the August 4th ballot on behalf of the WCCD. The .02 mil, 6-year levy would raise an estimated $348,109 for the Conservation District annually. The estimated cost to a household of an assessed value of $100,000, would be $2.00 per year.
On April 22nd, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted to approve placing a millage question on the August 4th ballot on behalf of the WCCD. The .02 mil, 6-year levy would raise an estimated $348,109 for the Conservation District annually. The estimated cost to a household of an assessed value of $100,000, would be $2.00 per year.
Upcoming Events:
September: Baseline Farm Field Visit. Friday, September 11th from 9 a.m- noon at Baseline Farm. Join us for a visit to a MAEAP verified farm, learn about grazing and grazing management. Farmer Jon Cox, MAEAP Technician Nick Machinski and MSU Extension Educator, Kable Thurlow, will present on various grazing topics. Light refreshments included. RSVP required, seating limited. RSVP here.
October 2nd: Fall Tree & Native Plant Distribution. Friday, October 2nd from 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. Washtenaw County Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd). Pre-order form and online sales will be available starting August 1st.
September: Baseline Farm Field Visit. Friday, September 11th from 9 a.m- noon at Baseline Farm. Join us for a visit to a MAEAP verified farm, learn about grazing and grazing management. Farmer Jon Cox, MAEAP Technician Nick Machinski and MSU Extension Educator, Kable Thurlow, will present on various grazing topics. Light refreshments included. RSVP required, seating limited. RSVP here.
October 2nd: Fall Tree & Native Plant Distribution. Friday, October 2nd from 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. Washtenaw County Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd). Pre-order form and online sales will be available starting August 1st.
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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.
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Our Partners
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Washtenaw County Conservation District 7203 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor MI 48103-9506 The Conservation District staff will be working remotely until COVID-19 testing and tracing becomes readily available. Meeting by appointment only. Please contact the District Manager or the MAEAP technician through email: Megan DeLeeuw (Manager) megan.deleeuw@macd.org Nick Machinski (MAEAP Technician) nicholas.machinski@macd.org Office: (734) 761-6721, ext. 5 Manger cell phone: (734) 718.5506 |
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