Who We Are
We are a federally mandated, local unit of government under the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development designed to provide natural resource information and technical assistance to Oakland County residents, municipalities, and governments. Our primary source of funding is through our Spring Tree Sale. Those tree sales allow us to partner with other natural resource organizations and cooperate with North Oakland Headwaters & Land Conservancy, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Oakland County Farmers' Market and MSU Extension and others.
We are a federally mandated, local unit of government under the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development designed to provide natural resource information and technical assistance to Oakland County residents, municipalities, and governments. Our primary source of funding is through our Spring Tree Sale. Those tree sales allow us to partner with other natural resource organizations and cooperate with North Oakland Headwaters & Land Conservancy, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Oakland County Farmers' Market and MSU Extension and others.
What is a Conservation District?
A Conservation District is a local entity under the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Our federal mandate is to promote sound soil and water conservation. For more information about Michigan Conservation Districts, please visit the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts.
A Conservation District is a local entity under the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Our federal mandate is to promote sound soil and water conservation. For more information about Michigan Conservation Districts, please visit the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts.
What We Do
We are a local organization here to support YOU and your neighbors. If you need information about soil, water, or other natural resources, we can help. Working to educate and demonstrate good soil and water conservation practices to residents, we supply the knowledge and tools they need to better manage their natural resources. We are an effective gateway for connecting homeowners with the conservation providers they need to make environmentally sound decisions.
We are a local organization here to support YOU and your neighbors. If you need information about soil, water, or other natural resources, we can help. Working to educate and demonstrate good soil and water conservation practices to residents, we supply the knowledge and tools they need to better manage their natural resources. We are an effective gateway for connecting homeowners with the conservation providers they need to make environmentally sound decisions.
2024-2025 Board Meeting Schedule
Board Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at our office in Clarkston.
Board Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at our office in Clarkston.
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Oakland Conservation District Board and Staff Members
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Board of Directors
Patrick Costello, Chairman Roberta Boyle, Treasurer Mary Ann Mohring, Director Chris Hardman, Director Adam Huttenstine, Director Vertical Divider
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Staff
Alec Smith, District Administrator Madelyn Swan, Resource Conservationist District Advisor Jay Blair Vertical Divider
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Technicians Servicing Oakland County
Peter Juengel, MAEAP Technician - Genesee Karri Tomich-Baylis, CREP Technician - Genesee Micah Hutchinson, Produce Safety - Genesee Emily Veillette, Conservation Technician - Lapeer |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Oakland Conservation District is managed by a five-member Board of Directors that is locally elected by the constituents of Oakland County. The Directors make decisions regarding the District’s programs and activities and hire qualified staff.
The Oakland Conservation District is managed by a five-member Board of Directors that is locally elected by the constituents of Oakland County. The Directors make decisions regarding the District’s programs and activities and hire qualified staff.
***Board & Associate Members Wanted***
OCD is seeking new Board Members who possess an interest in soil and water conservation and who is able to bring to the table a variety of skills that include, but are not limited to: natural resource knowledge, environmental stewardship, farming, gardening, grant writing, fundraising, and outreach/communication. We are also interested in adding Associate Board Members.
If you or anyone you know may be interested in becoming a member of the Oakland Conservation District Board, please call Office at 248-922-7822 or send us an email at [email protected].
OCD is seeking new Board Members who possess an interest in soil and water conservation and who is able to bring to the table a variety of skills that include, but are not limited to: natural resource knowledge, environmental stewardship, farming, gardening, grant writing, fundraising, and outreach/communication. We are also interested in adding Associate Board Members.
If you or anyone you know may be interested in becoming a member of the Oakland Conservation District Board, please call Office at 248-922-7822 or send us an email at [email protected].
*** The public is welcome at ALL Board Meetings. We welcome your involvement. Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm at the Oakland Conservation District Office ***
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Mission Statement:
The Oakland Conservation District is dedicated to promoting sound environmental stewardship in Oakland County by providing residents with reliable information and technical assistance regarding the management and use of our natural resources.
The Oakland Conservation District is dedicated to promoting sound environmental stewardship in Oakland County by providing residents with reliable information and technical assistance regarding the management and use of our natural resources.