Ottawa Soil & Water Conservation
Line of Work:
Provides information, assistance, and programs to serve the community on land and water management.
First Year of Operation: 2002
Address:
16731 Ferris St Grand Haven MI, 49417
Additional Information:
The Ottawa Conservation District was founded in 1938 by several landowners concerned with soil degradation that resulted from years of negligent land management. Formerly the West Ottawa Soil Conservation District, this was the first Conservation District of its kind formally established by Michigan law. Upon formation, the District set forth goals to remediate soil erosion. These goals aimed to stabilize sand dunes through reforestation, convert poorly suited agriculture land to restored forests, and aid farmers in maintaining land at a productive level.
Today, the Ottawa Conservation District continues to meet foundational agriculture and forestry goals while also expanding services related to other forms of natural resources conservation.
The District provides information, assistance, and programs to serve the local community on land and water management. This support is made possible through financial backing from the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, and grants from the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development, Environmental Quality, and Natural Resources as well as from the United States Forest Service and Environmental Protection Agency.
Founder Information
First Name | Last Name | Duties/Information | Year of Birth | Image |
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Hugh | Bennett | 1850-1899 |
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Additional Members/Employees
First Name | Last Name | Duties/Information | Year of Birth | Image |
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MEgan | Boos | Executive Director | ||
Jessica | Crawford | Program Coordinator | ||
Drew | Rayner | West Michigan CISMA Coordinator | ||
Sara | Bronkema | MAEAP Technician | ||
Ben | Jordan | Conservation Technician | ||
Emma | Fojtik | HWA Crew Memeber | ||
Ben | Savoie | District Forester |
Number of Employees:
11-14
Alternate Company Names
Ottawa Conservation District
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Telephone:
616-842-5852
Contact Email:
ottawacd@macd.org
Website:
Business Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM