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Kalamazoo
Conservation
District

 

Mission Statement
Kalamazoo Conservation District
"Protecting Soil & Water for Generations"-not only today's generation, but future generations. In order to do this we must work closely with the community, identifying areas of need and then partnering with others who have similar goals. We don't take the protection of our environment lightly. It is an important task and if our notion is to retain its productivity, we need to protect our soils, maintain our water quality and implement technologies and practices that are environmentally friendly. By working together, we can make a difference in the protection of our natural resources.

Services provided:

Groundwater stewardship program
  • Farm*A*Syst
  • Well Closures
  • Soil Nitrate Tests
  • Manure Sampling
  • Irrigation Well Anti-Backflow Devices
  • Pesticide Storage Facilities

Environmental Permitting Coordination

Erosion control practices

  • Crop Rotations
  • Cover Crops
  • Waterways & Diversions
  • Sediment Control Basins Water Control Structures

Conservation tree program

  • Spring and fall Seedling Sale
  • Forestry Information
  • Windbreak Planting and Maintenance
  • Wildlife Habitat Planning
Education
  • CONSERVORAMA - Fifth Grade Conservation Field Day
  • Forestry & Wildlife Workshop for Landowners
  • The Best of Kalamazoo Agriculture Tour for Government Officials
  • Conservation Breakfast and/or Tour for Landowners
  • Conservation Education Material for Schools, Churches, Organizations & Landowners
  • Riparian Buffer Guide

Other services provided:

  • Platbooks
  • Topographic Maps (for viewing only)*
  • Historical Aerial Photos (for viewing only) Years Available:
    1938, 1950, 1960, 1967,1974
  • Floodplain Maps (not for purchase)*
  • Soil Survey Books*
  • Kalamazoo County Wetland Maps* (for viewing only)

*Shared with NRCS

Meet the Board of Directors

Contact Person
Kathy Buckham
Acting Administrator
Kalamazoo Conservation District
Telephone: (616) 327-1258
Fax: (616) 327-2456
Office Hours: M-F 8:00-4:30

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