Berrien Conservation District
Managing your Natural Resources
Due to recent public health concerns, beginning Monday, March 23rd, USDA service centers will be instituting locked door policies, with no public access to USDA offices, until further notice. Limited personnel from the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service will be able to answer phones. Please direct Conservation District inquires to the manager at nancy.carpenter@macd.org. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Berrien County Conservation District's mission is to promote the protection and improvement of Berrien County’s natural resources through education, management, and technical assistance.
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Berrien County Conservation District is a local unit of government and a political subdivision of the State of Michigan. The District's authorities, powers, and structure are contained in Michigan Conservation District Law. Berrien Conservation District comprises all of Berrien County and was formed in 2006 with the merging of the Galien River and St. Joseph River Conservation Districts that were established in the 1940's. Our goal is to conserve and protect land, air, water, and wildlife today for future generations.
We are board-driven and monthly board meetings occur on the second Monday of each month at 12pm; exceptions occur when holidays land on a Monday. The public is welcome to attend the board meetings.
CONTACT US
Berrien Conservation District
3334 Edgewood Road
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-9111 x3
Ordering for the Native Plant Sale has ended.
Pick up dates for orders placed is:
Saturday, June 6 from 11am to 3pm
Love Creek County Park
9292 Huckleberry Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102.
Note: Not all plants ordered may be available-subject to nursery stock availability. We will contact you about substitutions if necessary. This sale is for promoting native plants and pollinators, and is also a fundraiser for the conservation district. We are not responsible for plants once they are picked up or left past the Saturday pick up date.
Thank you to everyone for picking up their tree seedling orders and also purchasing more of the extras when you came in, we completely sold out! If you would like to be added to our mailing list for next year please send an email to Nancy.Carpenter@macd.org with your name and email address. Thank you for supporting reforestation and conservation efforts!
All Berrien Conservation District programs and services prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital or family status, political belief, sexual orientation, or disability.
2017 Berrien County Plat Books are available at our office! Reduced to $24.99
We accept volunteers for programs and fundraisers.
Interested in future workshops and programs?
Interested in learning about MAEAP Verification?
Local farmers finding ways to make crops and environment 'greener' by adding Water Control Structures to their drain tile.
The Berrien Conservation District was very excited to invite WSBT's Danielle Kennedy out to interview Patrick Freehling of Baroda on Water Control Structures and their benefits to crop production and water quality! Click on the link to view the interview: (click on the white circle in the center of the corn to start the video after clicking the link)
http://wsbt.com/news/local/local-farmers-finding-ways-to-make-crops-and-environment-greener
Update 5/10/19 - Patrick Freehling passed away unexpectedly the morning of May 2, 2019 due to an accident. Our thoughts and prayers have been with his family and friends in this difficult time.
