Programs and Events

Programs

Groundwater Stewardship Program		Environmental Day Camp & Education
	The Groundwater Stewardship Program provides information and assessment tools for pesticide and nitrogen fertilizer users which help them identify risks to groundwater and to coordinate local, state, and federal resources to help individuals reduce those risks. The main focus of this voluntary program is to assist producers in becoming verified in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).		The mission of our Environmental Day Camp is to enrich each child's summer by exploring our natural world. Children gain hands-on experience while connecting to the environment. Camp is open in July and August. Summer 2008 registration form!
Rice Creek Watershed Project		Kalamazoo River Targeted Watershed Project
	The Rice Creek Watershed Project is a cooperative effort by watershed residents, landowners, and conservation groups, along with local, state and federal agencies, to maintain and/or improve water quality. Click here to see the Rice Creek Watershed Management Plan.		This project builds on Kalamazoo River and Michigan-based trading experiences to develop, test and implement "model" tools and infrastructure necessary to enable functioning water quality trading markets. Funding will support agricultural BMPs to achieve load allocation goals in an EPA-approved Lake Allegan/Kalamazoo River phosphorus TMDL. Click here for more info.
Battle Creek River Watershed Project		Grassland Services
	The Battle Creek River Watershed Project has developed a watershed management plan that identifies the problems, impairing pollutants, and non-point sources of pollution and demonstrates effective restoration techniques. Click here for information on projects implemented.		Our Grassland Services program provides the full range of habitat services, from planning to implementation to anagement. Prescribed burning and native grass planting are our specialties. We also assist in the program enrollment process for various State and Federal cost-share programs. Contact us at (269) 781-4867, extension 5 for more information.
Americorps Program		Forestry and Wildlife Management
	The AmeriCorps program is a free, voluntary service to assist homeowners, service groups, school groups, and others with environmental safety and education in the home. Topics include water quality, hazardous waste, septic systems, yard & garden care, drinking water well management, lakeside home management, and more! Contact us at (269) 781-4867, extension 5 for more information or to schedule a presentation for your group or to assess your home.		We can provide you with wildlife habitat planning and forestry assistance. Whether you're looking to attract wildlife to your backyard or to your 50+ acres, give us a call! We can provide you with management plans specific to YOUR needs! We can also assist you with managing your woodlot for your particular goals. Give us a call at (269) 781-4867, extension 5 for more information.
Property Acquisition and Management		Kalamazoo River Heritage Water Trail
	Calhoun Conservation District currently owns and manages five parcels of land throughout Calhoun County, ranging in size from 4.5 acres to 325 acres, for a total of 452.5 acres. These parcels are managed for wildlife habitat and public enjoyment. Many parcels have been donated to us from landowners interested in "leaving their legacy." Contact Tracy Bronson at (269) 781-4867, extension 5 for more information.		Heritage water trails are routes on navigable waterways such as rivers, lakes, and canals designed and implemented to foster an interactive historical education experience. Historical markers posted on bridge crossing highlight historic events or themes related to the waterway. A companion guide provides a more detailed presentation of the historic material in addition to acting as a more conventional water trail guide with maps, put-in points, take-out points, rest stop locations, paddling conditions, etc. Check out the Kalamazoo River Heritage Water Trail!