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What is the Ottawa Conservation District?
It is a locally controlled resource management District created by concerned landowners and administered by a publicly elected board of directors. It was organized as a local unit of State government on May 9, 1938 under Michigan Law. The District provides local coordination for many State and Federal land and water management programs, cooperates with local government units to positively influence private land management decisions, and provides management assistance to landowners in Ottawa County.
How does the District operate?
Most of the technical assistance and office work is performed by District staff. Funding for the positions comes from the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, annual tree sales and various grants. The board of directors serves on a volunteer basis and meets monthly to review District accomplishments and approve and recommend future activities.
What is the District’s relationship to the U.S. Department of Agriculture?
It cooperates closely with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) which was formerly the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). NRCS implements many of the USDA farm assistance programs and provides technical assistance to the District. Although the District and NRCS work together, they are different agencies. NRCS staff are employed by the Federal government while District staff are employed by the District.
How can I receive assistance?
Any resident of Ottawa County, whether a private landowner, a business, or a unit of government can receive assistance. Call the District at (616) 846-8770, Ext. 5 for more information. |
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All OCD and NRCS programs and services are offered on a non-discrimination basis without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status or handicap. |
Ottawa Conservation District |
Ottawa County’s Local ResourceManagement Agency |
Ottawa Conservation District Office16731 Ferris Street Grand Haven, MI 49417
616-846-8770, Ext. 5 or 616-842-5869 Fax: 616-842-2820 |