A Helping Hand for Healthy Lands

Promoting and protecting land through conservation practices

Resources Protected

Agricultural Land

Our mission to protect and enhance the natural resources of Kent County. We accomplish this with voluntary programs available for private landowners in rural and urban areas, such as: habitat restoration assistance, Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assistance (MAEAP) verification, USDA Farm Bill Programs (EQIP, CSP, CRP, etc.), and technical assistance to all landowners.

Watersheds

The Conservation District works with local

watershed partners to address water quality and aquatic habitat concerns, such as streambank and field erosion, manure or nutrient runoff, or groundwater contamination, to promote clean and healthy waterways for our community. These coordinated efforts ensure that our watershed continues to support safe and reliable water sources, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities.

Public and Private Land Restoration

Our Invasive Species Strike Team is available year round to help control priority invasive plants on both private and public land.

If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule a site consultation, contact kentstriketeam@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

Tree Sale: April 19, 10am-3pm

Native Plant Sale: May 10, 10am-3pm

About Kent Conservation District

KCD is co-located with USDA NRCS. We are a local provider of natural resource management services that help Kent County Residents to steward their lands and our environment for a cleaner, healthier, and economically stronger Michigan. As a local special purpose unit of government, KCD is governed by 5 locally elected board of directors. The guiding philosophy of Michigan Conservation Districts is that local people should make decisions on conservation issues with technical assistance provided by the government.

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