Newaygo Conervation District

Annual Meeting-

 

The Newaygo Conservation District Board of Directors and Staff is pleased to announce our 62nd Annual Meeting Open House date has been set for March 9, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m.  The Public is invited to attend for fellowship and information regarding the Newaygo Conservation District, Natural Resource Conservation District, and services that we provide.  We will have light refreshments as well.

 

Please join us!

 

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-Annual Tree Sale-

 

The Newaygo Conservation District is pleased to announce that we are taking orders for the Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Tree Sales.  Please visit our Nursery Page on this website for more information on species available as well as an order form to download.  You can also contact us at:  231-924-2420 x 5 for more information.

 Thank you. 

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Managing Our Natural Resources 

Newaygo Conservation District is an independent unit of state government which has a philosophy and commitment to the stewardship and conservation of the environment.  The NCD consults with landowners to educate them in the planning and use of their land.  All programs and services are available without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familal status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, because of all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.

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History! 

The Newaygo Conservation District was organized in 1949 with the purpose of improving and maintaining soil productivity and for the purpose of obtaining efficient, appropriate and economical use of the land.

In 1950 the Nursery was started.  The land on which the Nursery is located was leased from the Henning family.  After Ed Henning passed away Vera Henning continued the life lease of $2,000 annually.  This lease ended with the passing of Vera Henning in December of 1999 when the ownership was then transferred to the Newaygo Conservation District.

Currently the District sells bare-root seedlings.  Annually, approximately 1 to 2.5 million trees (conifers, hardwoods, small trees and shrubs) are sold to Conservation Districts throughout the State of Michigan as well as local residents.  Trees grown at our Nursery are native to Michigan.

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EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!

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The Fremont Area Community Foundation has announced:  

GRAND GRANTS! 

The Newaygo Conservation District has been awarded a $1,000 grant on May 14, 2011.  This grant was the last grant awarded by the Fremont Area Community Foundation during this special time period honoring their new CEO, Carla Roberts. 

We are very grateful to the Fremont Area Community Foundation for providing this grant and to those individuals that made nominations.

THANK YOU FREMONT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION!

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Volunteer's Needed!

Are you able to volunteer time to the Newaygo Consevation District to make a difference?

The Newaygo Conservation District is always looking for individuals that live in Newaygo County to serve a four year (elected) term on the Board of Directors.  We continually look for individuals that represent the demographics of Newaygo County.

If you are interested please contact us at any time to discuss the next election opportunity.  (Names and numbers are listed under:  Who we are)

Thank you for your interest. 

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Michigan Non-Industrial Private Lands Program 

The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) is working with the Michigan legislature to craft a natural resource business plan for Michigan's private lands.  The proposal would allow Conservation Districts to better assist private landowners in managing natural resources that simultaneously benefit the economic, social, and ecological objectives of Michigan.  Though the proposal focuses on forest lands it also includes assistance for agriculture, wildlife, wetlands, and shorelines.  This would be a value added program because it is a locally led effort that will be more efficient, stream-lined, cost-efffective and results oriented.  With no legacy costs attached, it will not further burden tax payers.

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Conservation Practices Information:

Protecting our natural resources is made easier with the help from staff, partners and the use of technical standards.  Conservation practice information covers seeding, erosion control activities, water quality improvement and protection, and wildlife habitat development.  Project information can include details, designs, material needs, contractor lists, and photos on how a project may appear when completed.

Services:

  • Reforestation & Wildlife Habitat
  • Conservation Practice Information
  • No-Till Drill
  • Tree Planting Information
  • Wetland Restoration Information
  • Conservation Project Materials
  • Water Stewardship Program
  • Nursery (bare-root seedlings)
  • Soil Information
  • Video & Slide Shows
  • Brochures, Books, Maps, Fact Sheets
  • Kropscott Farm Environmental Center
  • Stephen F. Wessling Observatory

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  • Service area - Newaygo County
  • Office:
    940 W. Rex Street
    Fremont, MI  49412
    Phone: (231) 924-2420 x 5
    Fax:  (231) 924-4140
  • Nursery:
    1725 E. 72nd Street
    Newaygo, MI  49337
    Phone:  (231) 652-7493
    Fax:  (231) 652-4776
  • Office Hours:
    Monday - Friday
    8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

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     Due to the nature of our work, the office may be closed during regular office hours as our staff are working in the field or attending appointments with landowners.

Thank you!

Our Mission Statement

To provide guidance and leadership
in conserving,maintaining, and improving the natural resources of our Newaygo County. 

 

Newaygo Conservation District is an independent unit of state government which has a philosophy and commitment to the stewardship and conservation of the envirornment. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, genetic information, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). 

 
 

YOUR LAND, YOUR WATER, YOUR MICHIGAN!

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