Stories Growing Michigan’s Conservation

Conservation in the Flat River Watershed: Montcalm CD The Flat River is a designated Natural River that flows through Montcalm, Kent, Ionia, and Mecosta counties, draining a watershed of approximately 564 square miles. As part of the Grand River system, the Flat River plays an important role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic…

Accounting Specialist  Full-Time | Remote (Michigan-based preferred) | Salary: $70,000-$80,000 | Exempt The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) is seeking an Accounting Specialist to serve as a key financial support resource for the organization and the Conservation Districts that it serves. This is a permanent, full-time position responsible for MACD’s day-to-day accounting operations, supporting…

Michigan Association of Conservation Districts Relaunches Program to Invest Directly in Michigan Farms Lansing, Michigan – The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD), together with local conservation districts and partners, has relaunched the Michigan Conservation Stewardship for Farmers Project (MCSFP), a cost-share program focused on helping farmers make practical improvements on their farms. Previously known…

Michigan Conservation Districts Get Recognized by NACD Last week the National Association of Conservation Districts held their 80th Annual Meeting, sharing the work of Conservation Districts and programs around the United States. One of the key parts of the meeting was presenting awards for their stewardship photo contest, poster contest, and recognizing Conservation Districts and…

T-Shirt And Tree Sale at Districts Every spring, communities across Michigan come together for a long‑standing tradition rooted in conservation, stewardship, and local action: Annual Conservation District tree sales. These sales are more than seasonal events, they are community‑led reforestation efforts that have shaped Michigan’s landscape for generations. If you want to beautify your space…

Now Hiring: Organizational Policy Coordinator at MACD Full-Time | Remote (Michigan-based preferred) Salary: $70,000-$80,000 | Exempt The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) is seeking an Organizational Policy Coordinator to support a multi-year investment in organizational development and statewide conservation infrastructure. This role focuses on building clear, practical policies and systems that strengthen MACD internally…

MACD Awarded $1.6 Million Grant to Strengthen Statewide Conservation Leadership and Water Quality Protection Three-year investment from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation will build lasting capacity for Conservation Districts across Michigan LANSING, MI – The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) has been awarded a $1.5 million, three-year capacity-building grant from…

Protecting Michigan Waters: 319 Grant Funding Understanding Section 319 and Its Importance Nonpoint source pollution-runoff from farms, roads, and urban areas-is the leading cause of water quality impairments across the United States. Section 319 of the Clean Water Act gives the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority and resources to help states address this…