The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts is a non-governmental, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, established to represent and provide services to Michigan's 79 Conservation Districts.

The Association represents its members at the state level by working with legislators, cooperating agencies, and special interest groups whose programs affect the care and management of Michigan's natural resources, especially on private lands.

MACD provides to its members:

• Communications and information
• Educational leadership development programs
• Marketing
• Forums where issues of mutual concerns can be discussed

MACD also conducts campaigns and programs to strengthen Conservation Districts, and encourages landusers to adopt conservation practices that protect soil, water, and related natural resources.

"Working to strengthen Michigan's Conservation Districts through leadership, information and representation."

PRESIDENT
Mike Lawless
Eaton CD

VICE-PRESIDENT
Randy Thompson
Alcona CD

SEC-TREASURER
Donna Fritz
Huron CD

PAST-PRESIDENT
Tom Middleton
Oakland CD

MACD State Council Members

Region 1:   

Randy Gentz, 

Marquette CD

Region 2:   

Larry Thompson, 

Missaukee CD

Region 3:   

Jim Ferguson, 

Antrim CD

Region 4:   

Larry Thompson, 

Missaukee CD

Region 5:   

Vacant

Region 6:  

Tony Czymbor, 

Saginaw CD

Region 7:  

Art Pelon, 

Ionia CD

Region 8:  

John Mitchell, 

Branch CD

Region 9:   

Nancy Szikszay, 

Genesee CD

Region 10: 

Herbert Smith, 

Monroe CD

Lansing Office:
3001 Coolidge Rd, Suite 250
East Lansing, MI 48823

Phone: 517-324-4421 

Fax: 517-324-4435

Lori Phalen
Executive Director 

Svenja Drebes                             Envirothon Coordinator and Communications Associate 

Carol Bogard
Administrative Assistant 

Ursula Gilmour
Bookkeeper