Michigan's Conservation Districts are "unique" local units of State Government, that utilize state, federal, and private sector resources to assist people with sustainable use and protection of the natural resources on their lands.

Conservation Districts continually scan the needs of their local communities, work with other conservation minded partners to set local priorities, and develop action plans to solve natural resources problems. The delivery of these efforts by Conservation Districts allows citizens to manage their private lands for a cleaner, healthier Michigan.

The Branch County Conservation District is governed by a locally elected, five-member Board of Directors. The Directors make decisions regarding the District's programs and activities and hire qualified staff. The staff provide information, technical assistance, workshops, public education, cost-share opportunities, as well as affordable tress / shrubs to enhance wildlife and reforestation.

Since it was organized in 1948, the Branch County Conservation District has provided for the care, use, and conservation of our county's natural resources by creating an awareness of conservation issues and by being the leader in providing innovative assistance. Wildlife habitat development, reforestation projects, surface and groundwater protection and environmental education are all a part of our effort to ensure that landowners preserve their piece of Michigan

for their children and future generations.

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Congratulations to Roland Stoy

Branch Conservation District's

"2013 Conservation Partner of the Year!"

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Congratulations to Andy Bailey

Branch Conservation District's

"2013 Farmer of the Year!"

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No-Till Drill and Prescribed Burn Assistance

Sign-ups are now open for the 2013 fall season.

Please see programs and services for our drop down and the district agreement or see our Drop Down under

Resources / Printable Forms

or

Call us for more information.

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Swan Creek Migratory Waterfowl Restoration Project 

In partnership with U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service the

Branch Conservation District is offering the opportunity to create restorations on land within the Swan Creek Watershed. 

Tree plantings, waterfowl wetlands, warm season grass plantings, exclusion fencing, and more are included as possible projects. 

Additional funds have been added to this project  through 2016.

So you say you don't live in this Watershed?

Please contact us anyway.  This project is scheduled to expand into additional Branch County areas.  We still might be able to help.

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Coming this Summer

Branch County Clean Sweep

Properly Disposal of Pesticides & Mercury FREE

Are you a Michigan farmer, greenhouse operator, pesticide retailer, or individual who needs to safely get rid of unwanted, outdated, or unused pesticide and mercury?  Do it for FREE through the Michigan Clean Sweep Program, Wednesday July 24th, 2013 in Coldwater.

Participants must preregister by calling Steve Smith at North Central Coop, 517-278-4561 & fill out an application. 

Applications are also available below or at the district office. 

Clean Sweep application 2013

However,  You must still call Steve Smith at North Central Coop to preregister.

Learn more about the Michigan Clean Sweep Program at: www.michigan.gov/cleansweep.

The July 24th collection in Coldwater is made possible by a partnership among North Central Coop, Branch and Berrien County Governments, the Southwest Michigan Solid Waste Consortium, and Branch County Farm Bureau.

www.swmswc.com   Link here for general information

The Branch & St. Joseph

Conservation District's

Are pleased to Present Their

2013

On Farm Field Day

5:30 PM until 9 PM

Mark Hacker Farms

(A MAEAP Verified Farm.)

1275 Mendon Rd., Athens, MI

Click on the link below for details:

Farm Field Day

This is a free event, with Great Speakers

focusing upon MAEAP, Irrigation, and

pest management issues. 

A farm tour is included.

We’ll have good food and music too!

Please RSVP 517 278-2715 ext 5

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Next District Board Meeting

7 to 9 P.M. 387 N. Willowbrook Rd., Suite F

Coldwater, MI

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Prairie River Watershed Community Survey

Help the project by giving us

your input!

Click Here!

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For more information on any of

these projects please contact Kathy

@ Branch Conservation District

kathy.worst@mi.nacdnet.net

(517) 278-2725 ex 5

387 N. Willowbrook Rd.

Suite F

Coldwater, MI 49036

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MiCorps

Coldwater River

Stream Volunteers

Thank you for a

wonderful spring season!

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