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Why are Conservation Districts important?
Michigan's Conservation Districts are "unique" local units of State Government that utilize state, federal, and private sector resources to solve today's conservation problems. The guiding philosophy of Conservation Districts is that decisions on conservation issues should be made at the LOCAL level, by LOCAL people. The District staff, guided by a publicly elected board of directors, provides technical assistance along with partner agencies to county residents. The Alger Conservation District brings forestry assistance to residents of Alger County; conservation implementation cost-share opportunities for private landowners; a soil erosion and sedimentation control program; technical and educational assistance for water quality concerns; educational seminars; annual tree, shrub, and native plant sales; stream health monitoring; invasive plant management; and much more!
These services are in jeopardy as recent budget cuts have left Michigan Conservation Districts with no funding other than what they can raise for themselves. Michigan Conservation Districts are a vital part of a healthy local environment and economy. Please take a moment out of your busy day to call or write to your local representatives to show your support of Michigan Conservation Districts and help to restore the much-needed funding that they've lost.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, Michigan 48909
(517) 373-3400
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State Senator Ed McBroom
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Toll-Free: (866) 305-2038
Email: SenEMcBroom@senate.michigan.gov
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State Representative Sara Cambensy, District 109
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Phone: (517) 373-0498
Toll-Free: (888) 429-1377
Email: saracambensy@house.mi.gov
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Please click here to learn about Michigan Conservation Districts.
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