2nd Public Meeting for the UMR Watershed Plan on June 16th at 6:30pm at the Fulton  Township Hall, 3425 W. Cleveland Rd., Perrinton, MI. get more information HERE.   Our office has been involved in the development of the Potential Conservation Area Assessment report that is now available. This report identifies and ranks potential conservation area's remaining in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties.  We will have copies on CD in our office soon.    2009 Conservations of the Year, James and Jennie Jorae ... read about it here   Upper Maple River 319 Grant Watershed Management Planning Project A cooperative effort of local, state and federal government organizations, educational institutions, citizen/landowner groups, conservation groups, and the business community, to provide education, coordination and encourage public participation and support that will benefit the preservation and improvement of the Upper Maple River Watershed. Get more information HERE.   The Emerald Ash Borer Clinton County The Emerald Ash Borer has made significant advancement within the County. The Clinton Conservation District conducted numerous informational presentations with local leaders and officials throughout the county to discuss the concerns and solutions in managing this invasive pest. We also provided the cities of Dewitt and St. Johns an inventory of the Ash trees on city properties and recommend alternatives.  We suggest you contact local officials to see what is being done in your community.   Other Current District Initiatives and Activities  - In cooperation with the DNR, resolving issues to proceed with a permit application with DEQ to raise the water level in Muskrat Lake. News & Notes is the joint newsletter of Clinton County MSU Extension and the Clinton Conservation District.  Our goal is to get information on agriculture and natural resources programs, research and resources to you in a timely manner.  Click here to see the May 09 Edition.  If you'd like to subscribe to e-mail, contact us at info@clintonconservation.org

Upper Looking Glass Watershed Management Plan
The MDEQ, Clinton Conservation District, Friends of the Looking Glass, and other involved partners completed the Management Plan.  We will apply for implementation funds when available. The approved plan can be be read or downloaded HERE.