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The Midland County Conservation District, annual meeting and director’s (board member) election was held
Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, at the Lee Township Hall 1485 W Olson Rd, Midland, MI 48640.
The Agenda included Dinner, Door Prizes, District updates and a visit from Megan Rider local CISMA coordinator.
The list of candidates for the election were
Belinda Brewster, Laura Norcutt, Cindy Poole, David Ruhle, Jan Ruhle and Cal Wentworth.
Laura Norcutt was re-elected,14 votes, Cindy Poole, 14 votes, there was a tie of 11 votes each David Ruhle and Jan Ruhle,
David Ruhle won the coin toss. These 3 candidates will be officially voted on to the board June 18th Board Meeting.
Calvin Wentworth received 1 vote, Belinda Brewster received 6 votes
Hiring. We are currently hiring for a Technical Assistant Position
Click here for details
Application accepted through June 28th, 2019, Call during business hours with any questions.
Commissioners Voted 6-1 for Pinecrest Barn Sale!
Click the link below for article from Midland Daily News
https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Midland-County-finalizes-sale-of-Pinecrest-Farms-13205323.php
Barn Proposal Click Here a proposal of what we would do with the barn and property.
This is a great opportunity for the District! We are really excited to see this project move forward!
We still do not have possession of the barn, trying to get details worked out with the Controller.
We will be on the agenda for Commissioners to vote on it 6-18-209 this should be the final vote and next step will be the sale.
Our Chairman has been working hard the last two months to get this done. We are really excited to get possession of the barn and begin restoration and clean up!
Conservation Funds available to Michigan Farmers (Click Here for more info)
Watch our Show "Conservation Matters" Originally Broadcast on MCTV
Click link to watch now
Who are we and What do we do?
Tree Sale Program, Why Plant Trees?
How to Plant Trees
Creating Wild life Habitats
Pollinators
Invasives and Natives
Grazing Management
Hunting Access Program
Back Yard Conservation
Revolutionary Conservation
Items for Sale at the office:
Wild Flower Seeds, Help our Pollinators. 1/4 pound just $15.00, around 30 varieties.
Plat Books:
New 2018 Edition Available during office hours. $30.00 each reduced!
Books Available for sale:
Woodworking for Wildlife $18.00
Landscaping for Wildlife $12.00
Plantskydd Deer and Rabbit repellent: Organic, Effective and Long Lasting!
1# Box Powder Concentrate $30.00- Treats 300 plants
1 Quart Spray Bottle $22.00- Treats 100 plants Click Here for details
Conservation Matters T-Shirts: $10.00 Donation reduced price
All sale proceeds go to help fund District Projects.
We now take Credit Cards.
Click Here to view our Annual Report
Click here for our Resource Assessment
Help us by taking our Resource Survey.
Click here for survey
Your input and suggestions are important to us
HAP Hunting Access Program.
The DNR has suspended the program at this time.
Please check website for updated list. www.michigan.gov/mihunt
Some properties closed.
Hunting brings more than $2.3 billion into Michigan’s economy creating a cycle that provides quality hunting and contributes to the professional management of the state’s natural resources! Buy your hunting license today and be part of the economic boom!
Check out the Hunting Access Program above for more details.
Monthly Board Meetings held Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm.
Location USDA Office 954 E. Isabella Midland MI.
Public invited.
Meeting Schedule:
June 18, 2019, July 16, 2019, August 20, 2019, September 17, 2019, October 15, 2019, November 15, 2019, December 19, 2019
The Meetings will be held under the provisions or the Open Meetings Act (Public act 267 of 1976) at the USDA-NRCS Service Center Office located at 954 E Isabella Rd. Midland, MI 48640 (989) 835-1921 If there is a change in schedule, within 3 days of the meeting in which a change is made, the Midland Conservation district will post a notice stating the new dates, times and places of regular meetings. *Special Meetings must be posted at least 18 hours in advance. The notice will include date, time and place of the meeting.
*The Open Meetings Act provides provisions for the public to address the District board during the meeting
Get on our e-mail list for district updates. E-Mail request to midlandconservation@macd.org
Want to get involved???
We need volunteers and Associate Board Members!
Call or email to get on our list and Thank You!
The Midland County Conservation District, annual meeting and director’s (board member) election was held
Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, at the Lee Township Hall 1485 W Olson Rd, Midland, MI 48640.
The Agenda included Dinner, Door Prizes, District updates and a visit from Megan Rider local CISMA coordinator.
The list of candidates for the election were
Belinda Brewster, Laura Norcutt, Cindy Poole, David Ruhle, Jan Ruhle and Cal Wentworth.
Laura Norcutt was re-elected,14 votes, Cindy Poole, 14 votes, there was a tie of 11 votes each David Ruhle and Jan Ruhle,
David Ruhle won the coin toss. These 3 candidates will be officially voted on to the board June 18th Board Meeting.
Calvin Wentworth received 1 vote, Belinda Brewster received 6 votes
Hiring. We are currently hiring for a Technical Assistant Position
Click here for details
Application accepted through June 28th, 2019, Call during business hours with any questions.
Commissioners Voted 6-1 for Pinecrest Barn Sale!
Click the link below for article from Midland Daily News
https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Midland-County-finalizes-sale-of-Pinecrest-Farms-13205323.php
Barn Proposal Click Here a proposal of what we would do with the barn and property.
This is a great opportunity for the District! We are really excited to see this project move forward!
We still do not have possession of the barn, trying to get details worked out with the Controller.
We will be on the agenda for Commissioners to vote on it 6-18-209 this should be the final vote and next step will be the sale.
Our Chairman has been working hard the last two months to get this done. We are really excited to get possession of the barn and begin restoration and clean up!
Conservation Funds available to Michigan Farmers (Click Here for more info)
Watch our Show "Conservation Matters" Originally Broadcast on MCTV
Click link to watch now
Who are we and What do we do?
Tree Sale Program, Why Plant Trees?
How to Plant Trees
Creating Wild life Habitats
Pollinators
Invasives and Natives
Grazing Management
Hunting Access Program
Back Yard Conservation
Revolutionary Conservation
Items for Sale at the office:
Wild Flower Seeds, Help our Pollinators. 1/4 pound just $15.00, around 30 varieties.
Plat Books:
New 2018 Edition Available during office hours. $30.00 each reduced!
Books Available for sale:
Woodworking for Wildlife $18.00
Landscaping for Wildlife $12.00
Plantskydd Deer and Rabbit repellent: Organic, Effective and Long Lasting!
1# Box Powder Concentrate $30.00- Treats 300 plants
1 Quart Spray Bottle $22.00- Treats 100 plants Click Here for details
Conservation Matters T-Shirts: $10.00 Donation reduced price
All sale proceeds go to help fund District Projects.
We now take Credit Cards.
Click Here to view our Annual Report
Click here for our Resource Assessment
Help us by taking our Resource Survey.
Click here for survey
Your input and suggestions are important to us
HAP Hunting Access Program.
The DNR has suspended the program at this time.
Please check website for updated list. www.michigan.gov/mihunt
Some properties closed.
Hunting brings more than $2.3 billion into Michigan’s economy creating a cycle that provides quality hunting and contributes to the professional management of the state’s natural resources! Buy your hunting license today and be part of the economic boom!
Check out the Hunting Access Program above for more details.
Monthly Board Meetings held Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm.
Location USDA Office 954 E. Isabella Midland MI.
Public invited.
Meeting Schedule:
June 18, 2019, July 16, 2019, August 20, 2019, September 17, 2019, October 15, 2019, November 15, 2019, December 19, 2019
The Meetings will be held under the provisions or the Open Meetings Act (Public act 267 of 1976) at the USDA-NRCS Service Center Office located at 954 E Isabella Rd. Midland, MI 48640 (989) 835-1921 If there is a change in schedule, within 3 days of the meeting in which a change is made, the Midland Conservation district will post a notice stating the new dates, times and places of regular meetings. *Special Meetings must be posted at least 18 hours in advance. The notice will include date, time and place of the meeting.
*The Open Meetings Act provides provisions for the public to address the District board during the meeting
Get on our e-mail list for district updates. E-Mail request to midlandconservation@macd.org
Want to get involved???
We need volunteers and Associate Board Members!
Call or email to get on our list and Thank You!