How Membership Benefits Your District
Advocacy & Legislative Voice
Engagement that champions district priorities and protects key program funding across Michigan’s communities.
Training & Events
Discounted access to conferences, workshops, and peer learning throughout the year for practical, on-the-ground results.
Visibility & Support
Promotion across MACD channels with hands-on assistance tailored to your capacity, so your work reaches the audiences that matter.
Advocacy wins
Defend MAEAP and critical district programs where they’re needed most.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Strengthen Michigan’s 75 conservation districts with resources, training, and support to serve all 83 counties.
Vision
Healthy soil, clean water, and resilient communities—now and for generations.
District Voices
What Members Say
“MACD helped us navigate a last-minute grant crisis—within 24 hours it was resolved.”
— Eaton Conservation District
“The training, advocacy, and statewide networking have been invaluable for our team.”
— Monroe Conservation District
“Legislative support from MACD gave us confidence meeting with senators and representatives.”
— Missaukee Conservation District
“MACD is our voice—recognition and funding are finally matching the work districts do.”
— Midland Conservation District
FY2027 MACD Membership Options
Basic Member District
Essential FY2027 membership for Conservation Districts statewide.
- Voting rights
- Newsletter and updates
- Event access
Advanced Member District
Enhanced FY2027 membership with additional support and training.
- All Basic benefits
- Advanced trainings
- Policy briefings
- Grant alerts
- Discounted conferences
MACD Member Benefits
Basic vs. Advanced Membership
| Benefit | Basic | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Advocacy & Core Access | ||
| Legislative Advocacy | Yes | Yes |
| Partner Advocacy | Yes | Yes |
| Community Advocacy | Yes | Yes |
| Online Training Events | Free | Free |
| Access to a library of training resources | Full Access | Full Access |
| Access to Fisher Insurance Policy | Yes | Yes |
| Listed in District Directory | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly open office hours | Yes | Yes |
| Business Support Tools, including Google Workspace | Yes | Yes |
| Voting privileges | Yes | Yes |
| MACD News and updates | Yes | Yes |
| Events, Training & Listings | ||
| Discount to conferences/in-person events | 0% | 15% |
| Listings on the job board | Self-posting | Assisted posting |
| $15 or under event listed on website | Self-posting | Assisted posting |
| Ticketed cost event | Not available | Self-posting |
| Business, Marketing & Added Programs | ||
| 501(c)3 Donation Umbrella | $250/application | Yes |
| Quickbooks Discount Program | No | 30% |
| Canva access | No | Yes |
| Included in bulk purchase opportunities | Yes | Yes |