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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The Branch County Conservation District

Annual Tree Sale was held April 19th & 20th

What a cold weekend it was!

Thank you to everyone who came out to purchase seedlings in support of the district.

So you say you didn't get yours? 

We still have some species available. 

Check out the list below and let us know, what you would like.

Tamarack                     Bald Cypress                   Black Walnut

Grey Dogwood             Black Cherry                  Yellow Birch

White Oak                   Red Osier Dogwood        Sugar Maple

Silky Dogwood

To grab you trees call (517) 278-2725 ext. 5

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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 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 May 15th

7 until 9 p.m. at the district offices:

Native Plants;

A Natural Gardening Choice.

Featuring Vern Stephens from

Design's By Nature.

Fee for program $5.00 at the door

Call Kathy @ (517) 278-2725 ext. 5 to

Reserve your Spot today!

Pre-orders for our June 8th

Native plant sale are available now.

Native Plant pre order form 2013

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Next District Board Meeting

May 14th

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

**********Attention********

Deadline to file is coming

for

Hispanic and/or Women

Farmers or Ranchers

Special Notice for these parties under

our Farm Bill 08 drop down.

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to date with our projects!
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MiCorps

Coldwater River Volunteers

It's that time once again

for our Spring

Sampling Season!

Please contact:

Kathy to sign up for

Sampling Day- May 18th

&

Bug ID Night- May 22nd .