Conservation Districts Continue to Deliver for Michigan Communities, While Advocating for Stronger Support and Funding
By Rivka Hodgkinson Jill Dohner – MiFarmlink Program Director Public trust and transparency are foundational to our shared work of protecting Michigan’s land, water, and natural resources. The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) represents a statewide network of community-led agencies that have served Michigan for over 80 years. Recent media reports have raised concerns…
Press Release: In Response to Press Coverage of Conservation Districts
By Rivka Hodgkinson Public trust and transparency are foundational to our work of protecting Michigan’s land, water, and natural resources. The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) represents a statewide network of community-led agencies that have served Michigan for over 80 years. Recent media reports have raised concerns about governance and accessibility within Conservation Districts.…
Governor Whitmer Shines Spotlight on Michigan’s Grassroots Conservation Leaders Through Conservation Day
LANSING, MI – Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially proclaimed July 17 as “Conservation District Day” in Michigan, honoring the critical role of Michigan’s Conservation Districts in protecting natural resources and supporting local communities across the state. Conservation Districts are locally governed, non-regulatory entities that provide trusted, boots-on-the-ground support to farmers, landowners, and residents. Their work spans…