Spring Tree Sale/Fundraiser 

For more information on our Tree Sale go HERE.

The pick up for the Spring Tree Sale from Clinton Conservation District is taking place at Peck Hall at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in St. Johns, MI on Friday April 20^th from 9am to 5pm and Saturday, April 21^st from 8am to 1pm.  We will also have a wide assortment of trees for sale at exceptional prices.  We are partnering with Pheasants Forever for the annual seed pickup also at the same site and dates on Friday from 3-5pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. 

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Computers For Kids, successful again! For the 4th year, Clinton Conservation District sponsored the Computer for Kids program.  We refurbished 44 donated computers. Click here for more information. 

During September 2011, we conducted a Resource Assessment Survey.  We want to thank all those that responded.  The feedback will be used to help us plan and prioritize how we will spend our time and resources in the future.  Also, all returned completed surveys were entered in a drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate that could be used towards a Spring 2012 tree sales order.  We are happy to announce that Mary Borroum of Willowbrook Farm was the winner!

The Upper Maple River Watershed Management Plan  The approved plan can be read or downloaded here.  We are now investigating  opportunities for implementation of our recommendations.

2011 Conservationist of the Year, Sue Spagnuolo, Greenbush Farms ... read about it here

Other Current District Initiatives and Activities
**In cooperation with the MDNRE, we are pursuing funding to raise the level of Muskrat Lake. **We have 2 more research Filter Mounds operating in Clinton County for milkhouse wastewater disposal. **We have a small grant to monitor installed bank pins to determine erosion in both the Looking Glass and Maple Rivers.

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 December 2011 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.