What is a Conservation District?
Michigan’s Conservation Districts are unique local units of State Government, that utilize state, federal and private sector resources to solve today’s conservation problems. The guiding philosophy of all Conservation Districts is that decisions on conservation issues should be made at the local level, by local people, with technical assistance provided by government.
Though Conservation Districts are local units of state government, they are not funded by state dollars alone; therefore, Districts must compete for funds from other public and private sources, charge for some services, and establish partnerships with local entities and individuals to achieve mutual goals for needed services.
Mission Statement
The Leelanau Conservation District is dedicated to helping all land users wisely manage the natural resources of Leelanau County. We strive to achieve this in an economically feasible way through working partnerships to sustain the natural resources for future generations.
Vision
To maintain abundant high quality natural resources that will provide desisred usage with no degradation.
Services Provided
- No-Till Drill Rental
- Local Grown and Processed Food Products for Sale
- Animal Deterants for Sale
- Michigan Water Stewardship Program
- Lakeshore Erosion Control and Greenbelt Development
- Forestry Consultations
- Urban Tree Services & Wildlife Habitat Development
- Erosion & Sediment Control Permits
- Invasive Species Control
- Sponsorship of Local Envirothon Teams
- Plant Sales (Trees, shrubs, native plants)
- Farmland Prservation
- Blossom Tour