2013 Spring Tree Sale and Fundraiser is here NOW

Place your order by March 29th!  Order now for best selection ... some quantities are limited.  Go HERE to download an order form and get more information.  

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Upper Maple River Watershed Implementation Project  The Clinton Conservation District has recieved implementation funding to carry out projects identified in the Upper Maple River Watershed Plan.  To learn more about our implementation project click here.

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2012 Conservationist of the Year .. The Friends of the Maple River, for more info click here. 

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Attention Landowners!  Dollars for You.  Land for Hunters.

HAP, The Hunting Access Program, is a financial opportunity for landowners that also provides public hunting opportunities in southern Michigan. It can also help control deer damage or nuisance wildlife.

In 1977 the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) created the Public Access Stamp Program through Public Act 373 of 1976, with the purpose of leasing private lands to provide public access for hunting.   The DNR places a high priority on providing hunting access on public and private land.  Statewide, 21% of Michigan is public lands.   The southern portion of the Lower Peninsula is where 89.7% of the states’ citizens live and only comprise 3% of public land.

Clinton Conservation District is working in cooperation with Michigan DNR to assist landowners with applications for lease agreements in the Hunting Access Program (HAP).  The District will appraise the applicants’ property for hunting purposes to determine habitat quality and post signs furnished by the DNR on property boundaries.  Parcels must contain a MINIMUM of 20% grassland, wetland and/or forest habitat. Lease rates to landowners can be up to $25.00 per acre per year based upon quality of habitat.

To get more information on this opportunity, go HERE

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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.

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 2012 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.