Oceana Conservation District
MISSION
The Mission of the Oceana Conservation District is to promote conservation, stewardship and sustainable use of the natural resources in Oceana County, through landowner assistance and education.
HISTORY
Oceana Conservation District is a local unit of state government organized under provisions of Act 297 (Public Acts of 1937) as amended. Oceana Conservation District was established in 1972, the last Conservation District established in Michigan. The District is governed by a five-member, locally-elected Board of Directors. Conservation districts in Michigan were formed to provide natural resource management services that help residents conserve their lands and our environment for a cleaner, healthier, economically-strong Michigan. We address local concerns including: water quality, soil conservation, erosion control, land use/forest management, non-point source pollution, invasive species management, habitat improvement, etc.
PROGRAM AND SERVICES
- USDA CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
- MAEAP
- INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
- NATIVE SEED & INSTALLATION
- EQUIPMENT RENTAL
- RECYCLING PROGRAMS
- CRITICAL DUNES PERMITTING
- EDUCATION
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
- FOREST SCHOOL
- SUMMER DAY CAMP
- SCHOOL AND GROUP PROGRAMS
NATURE PRESERVES
- OTTO NATURE PRESERVE
- STONY CREEK NATURE PRESERVE
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