Our annual Spring Tree Sale Fundraiser pickup is set for Friday, April 16th, 9am-5pm and Saturday April 17th, 8am-1pm at Peck Hall, Clinton County Fairgrounds in St. Johns, MI.  We will have a selection of "extras" available, see this form for more information ...  HERE.

The Upper Maple River Watershed Management Plan was presented to the public on January 13th at Clinton County Courthouse.  The 30 day review period ended February 11th, 2010.  We are now looking over submitted comments and making changes when applicable.  The MDNRE (MI Department of Natural Resources and Environment) is also in the process of performing a review. The entire plan can be viewed or downloaded at umr.weebly.com

2010 Conservationist of the Year, Jeff Wadell of Wadell Dairy Farm ... 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.

Other Current District Initiatives and Activities
- In cooperation with the MDNRE, we are pursuing funding to raise the level of 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 Sept 09 Edition. If you'd like to subscribe to e-mail, contact us at info@clintonconservation.org

Upper Looking Glass Watershed Management Plan
The MDNRE, 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.