Your Local Resources

Created to serve as stewards of natural resources, Michigan’s Conservation Districts take an ecosystem approach to conservation and protection. Conservation Districts are referred to as “gateways” in their local communities. They provide linkages between land managers and a host of conservation service providers.  Please contact our office for more information on our unique services.

Created to serve as stewards of natural resources, Michigan’s Conservation Districts take an ecosystem approach to conservation and protection. Conservation Districts are referred to as “gateways” in their local communities. They provide linkages between land managers and a host of conservation service providers.  Please contact our office for more information on our unique services.

The mission of the Otsego Conservation District is to assist the people of Otsego County in the wise use and management of their natural resources, for a healthy environment and sustained economic growth.

Ottawa Conservation District is a locally controlled resource management District created by concerned landowners and administered by a publicly elected board of directors. The District provides local coordination for many State and Federal land and water management programs, cooperates with local government units to positively influence private land management decisions, and provides management assistance to landowners […]

The Ottawa County Health Department is committed to providing environmental protection, health promotion, disease prevention, and assuring quality health services to Ottawa County residents. Environmental Health Services offers services related to land evaluation, sewage management, drinking water wells and water testing, recycling, and phosphorus management. Additional offices are located in Grand Haven and Hudsonville.

Named after Paul H. Young, a cane rod builder and fly-fishing pioneer from Detroit, the Paul H. Young Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a non-profit grassroots organization in metro Detroit whose mission is To conserve, protect and restore North America’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds starting with our deeply rooted ties here in Michigan. Founded […]

Since 1978 the Platte Lake Improvement Association (PLIA) has been protecting the water quality of Platte Lake and the value of your investment in lakefront property.Platte Lake has faced serious threats in the past. The PLIA responded and worked diligently to help restore the lake. But, the job is not done yet. We need your […]

The Portage Lake Watershed is located in Manistee County, Michigan, and encompasses 21 square miles (15,808 acres) including portions of Onekama, Bear Lake, Manistee, and Brown townships as well as the Village of Onekama. Portage Lake comprises 13 percent of the total surface area of the watershed. Seven named creeks and several unnamed creeks and […]

It shall be the mission of the Presque Isle Conservation District to conserve, restore, and protect local natural resources for the public good and for the long term stewardship of the land. The District shall provide technical assistance, demonstration projects, research, education, outdoor recreational opportunities, publications, equipment, and conservation materials for the public to properly […]

The Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties serves residents of Delta and Menominee Counties. The Environmental Health Division offers the following programs and services: water wells, on-site sewage treatment/disposal, and beach monitoring.

The Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties serves residents of Delta and Menominee Counties. The Environmental Health Division offers the following programs and services: water wells, on-site sewage treatment/disposal, and beach monitoring.

The River Raisin Watershed Council was formed in 1974 under the state of Michigan’s Local River Management Act and is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by member municipalities. We are a public service, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to inspire behaviors that promote stewardship, improve water quality, and encourage public participation to protect, preserve […]