Our Mission
Our mission as stewards of the environment is to improve the quality of life for residents of Emmet County, by protecting and conserving our natural resources, promoting sound sustainable agriculture practices, and providing educational opportunities for the community.
We provide and support a broad range of natural resources services:
* Please note that ECD does not sell soil testing or water testing kits
- Spring tree sales
- Native plant sale (summer)
- Educational workshops for the public, schools/classes, and organizations
- Provide natural resources expertise to the public, local municipalities and state, federal, and tribal government agencies
- Native and threatened/endangered species expertise
- Invasive species expertise, surveys, and control
- Site assessments for landowners (by request)
- Vegetation Assurance
- Organize forest and river clean-ups for open dumps
- Conduct Monthly Board meetings (open to the public)
- Support MAEAP program and USDA NRCS
* Please note that ECD does not sell soil testing or water testing kits
2023-2024 Board of Directors: (click on link for email)
ECD Chairman, Director Randy Bricker: Randy Bricker
ECD Vice-Chair, Director Jerry Krueger: Jerry Krueger
ECD Treasurer, Director, Jim Gillett: Jim Gillett
ECD Director, Tom Gohm: Tom Gohm
ECD Dorector: Vacant
ECD Chairman, Director Randy Bricker: Randy Bricker
ECD Vice-Chair, Director Jerry Krueger: Jerry Krueger
ECD Treasurer, Director, Jim Gillett: Jim Gillett
ECD Director, Tom Gohm: Tom Gohm
ECD Dorector: Vacant
Board Meeting Dates/Times:
Regular District Board meetings are held the second Tuesday each month, and are now being held at a different time and location:
New Meeting time: 5:30PM
Regular Board Meeting Location: Pellston Airport, Upper Lever Conference Room
2024 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
JAN 16 (Re-scheduled from Jan 09)
FEB 20 (Re-scheduled from Feb 13)
MAR 7 - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 23-24 FINAL BUDGET
MAR 12 ** Mtg cancelled due to no quorum - rescheduled for Tue. March 19
APR 09
MAY 14
JUNE 11
JULY 09
AUG 13
SEPT 10 - 2024-2025 BUDGET MEETING & REGULAR BUSINESS MTG
OCT 08 ANNUAL MTG & BOARD ELECTIONS
NOV 12
DEC 10
As always, ECD Board meetings are open to the public. We are always looking for input and feedback from the community!
JAN 16 (Re-scheduled from Jan 09)
FEB 20 (Re-scheduled from Feb 13)
MAR 7 - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 23-24 FINAL BUDGET
MAR 12 ** Mtg cancelled due to no quorum - rescheduled for Tue. March 19
APR 09
MAY 14
JUNE 11
JULY 09
AUG 13
SEPT 10 - 2024-2025 BUDGET MEETING & REGULAR BUSINESS MTG
OCT 08 ANNUAL MTG & BOARD ELECTIONS
NOV 12
DEC 10
As always, ECD Board meetings are open to the public. We are always looking for input and feedback from the community!
STAFF
District Manager - Jackie Pilette
Phone: 231-439-8977
Email: [email protected]
MAEAP Technician - Chris Anderson
Phone: 231-582-6193
Email: [email protected]
USDA-NRCS Staff - Bill Borgeld
2235 E. Mitchell Road
Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: 231-347-5255
Email: [email protected]
District Manager - Jackie Pilette
Phone: 231-439-8977
Email: [email protected]
MAEAP Technician - Chris Anderson
Phone: 231-582-6193
Email: [email protected]
USDA-NRCS Staff - Bill Borgeld
2235 E. Mitchell Road
Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: 231-347-5255
Email: [email protected]