Conservation NewsletterStay up to date with monthly Conservation Newsletter about Washtenaw Conservation District happenings! Thank you!You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Farmers in Washtenaw County can come and drop off tractor tires at this free event. Space is limited and people may only bring four tires per operation. Preregistration is required. If someone does not preregister, they will be asked to wait until it is determined that their tires can be accepted.
Donations are appreciated. 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. Learn more about the importance of milkweed and how to collect and donate pods by clicking the button below. How to Assess, Manage, & Preserve Your Land, Ypsilanti Twp.
January 11th, 6:00 p.m. 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. How to Assess, Manage, & Preserve Your Land, Lodi Twp.
January 22nd, 6:00 5731 Braun Rd, Saline, MI 48176 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. |
Learn about and RSVP for upcoming meetings, webinars and other events:
76th WCCD Annual Meeting
January 18th, 5:30pm-8:30pm Ypsilanti Freighthouse Join us in celebrating 76 years of conservation work in Washtenaw County at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse in Ypsilanti, MI. The evening will feature a keynote presentation by Naim Edwards, Director of MSU Urban Ag Center, on urban agriculture and community resilience. The meeting will also include a presentation on our work at the WCCD, awards for key community leaders, and a snapshot of upcoming programming. Dinner will be provided by Angel Food Inc. Tickets are $20 each, RSVP is required. Tickets may be purchased by clicking the button below. 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. 2024 WCCD Director ElectionsA five-member board of directors governs the Washtenaw County Conservation District. Directors are elected by residents of the District at the annual meeting. Directors serve four-year terms, are non-salaried, and receive a meeting allowance and reimbursement for mileage and actual expenses.
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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. 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
Matt DeJonge – Conservation Technician (NRCS) - matt@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8715
Bridget Mitchell - Outreach Coordinator- bridget@washtenawcd.org, 734.302.8715
Jill Dohner - MiFarmLink Specialist - hello@mifarmlink.org, 734.302.8715
Megan Phillips Goldenberg - Mi Climate Smart Farm Project Specialist - goldenbergm@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
Molly Eassa- Executive Assistant – info@washtenawcd.org , 734.302.8715
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