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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.
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.

*PLEASE NOTE: We no longer receive state funding and operate similar to that of a not-for-profit. Due to state budget cuts, our ability to offer services to the county residents has recently been severally limited. Your support of the annual tree sale fundraiser allows us to continue to offer limited programs.
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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.

2021 Board Meeting Schedule
The Board of Directors meets at 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public and held at the Oakland Conservation District Office.​
  • December 16, 2020
  • January 20, 2021
  • February 17, 2021
  • March 17, 2021
  • March 31, 2021 Annual Meeting
  • April 21, 2021
  • May 19 2021
  • June 16, 2021
  • July 21, 2021
  • August 18, 2021
  • September 15, 2021
  • October 20, 2021
  • November 17, 2021
  • ​December 15, 2021
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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.

Oakland Conservation District Board and Staff Members
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Board of Directors                                   Associate Directors
Patrick Costello, Chairman                        Tom Middleton                                  Advisor
Roberta Boyle, Treasurer                           Sonja Bultynck                                   Jay Blair
Brittney Ellis, Vice Chair                              Ross Gavin
Tammy Packard, Director                               
Alec Smith, Director                                          

***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. Currently, we are need of someone with an accounting/QuickBooks background. 
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If you or anyone you know may be interested in becoming a member of the Oakland Conservation District Board, please call Patrick at 248-459-2221 or send us an email at
oaklandconservation@gmail.com.
*** 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 ***

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Policy
Click above for our Freedom of Information Policy. For questions, call (248) 922-7822

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. 
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