Stories Growing Michigan’s Conservation

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…

Michigan Association of Conservation Districts Welcome MIFarmLink as a Statewide Program Starting October 1 LANSING, MI – Beginning October 1, 2025, the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) will officially bring MIFarmLink under its umbrella, expanding efforts to connect farmland owners with the next generation of Michigan farmers.  “MACD is thrilled to help grow MIFarmLink…

Supporting Michigan’s Conservation Districts During the Federal Government Shutdown The federal government shutdown has left some Michigan’s Conservation Districts without access to their NRCS offices, equipment, or email, but our commitment to serving communities hasn’t stopped. Learn how you can support your local District, from donating and volunteering to sharing your conservation story. As the…

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Strengthening Our Shared Stewardship in Michigan On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize and celebrate the first stewards of this land-the Indigenous nations whose knowledge, relationships, and care for the earth continue to shape Michigan’s landscapes. It is a day to honor their ongoing leadership in conservation, acknowledge the harms of exclusion…

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Fall into connection with MACD’s September 2025 Education Newsletter. Explore district achievements, upcoming training events, Envirothon updates, and resources helping educators build a greener, more resilient Michigan.