Emmet Conservation District
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  • About the ECD
    • Contact
    • ECD FOIA Policy
  • Tree Sale Information
    • Tree Sale and Planting Products
    • Spring Fruit Tree Workshop & Sale
  • Programs and Services
    • Invasive Species
    • Vegetation Assurances
    • MAEAP
    • Become a CD Cooperator
    • Hunting Access Program (HAP)
  • Workshops & Events
    • Native Plant Sale
    • 2019 MOONLIGHT MADNESS 5K FUN RUN
    • 2018 Moonlight Madness 5K Fun Run
  • Useful Links

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.

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We provide and support a broad range of natural resources services:

  • Bi-annual tree sales (spring and fall)
  • 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 Soil Test Kits are available through MSU-Extension and can be ordered online by visiting: https://homesoiltest.msu.edu 
 

2021-2022 Board of Directors:

Chairman: Marcus Kurburski​
Vice Chairman: Dr. William Meengs
Treasurer: Mark Givens
Board Member: Mary Merrill
Board Member: John Fox


Associate Directors:
Board Member Nancy Salar
Board Member Lucy Blythe


Board Meeting Dates/Times:
​Regular District Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month and start at 9:30 am.
All meetings are open to the public.


Regular Board Meeting Location:
John R. Watson Community Resource Center
Lower Level Conference Room-Rear Entrance
3434 M-119, Harbor Springs, MI 49740



​2022 Regular Board Meeting Dates:
​January 27 (Re-scheduled from 1/11/22)
February 8
March 8
April 12 - *RESCHEDULED FOR TUE. APRIL 19
* RESCHEDULED FOR MON. May 16
June
July 13
August
September - Budget Meeting
October - Annual Meeting
November
December



The public is welcome to virtually attend our Board meetings via Zoom or in person. See below for Monthly Board Meeting zoom link.
Join FEBRUARY 2022 ECD Board Meeting via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84124986956?pwd=VStDV3N0Nm9TQ0ZMWW5GV01TZUhFdz09

Meeting ID: 841 2498 6956
Passcode: 933566
One tap mobile
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2015 Annual Dinner Meeting Presentation

STAFF

District Manager - Jackie Pilette
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Phone: 231-439-8977
Email:
jackie.pilette@macd.org
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​MAEAP Technician - Chris Anderson
Phone: 231-582-6193
Email:
chris@charlevoixcd.org


USDA-NRCS Staff - Bill Borgeld
​
2235 E. Mitchell Road
Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: 231-347-5255
Email:
william.borgeld@mi.usda.gov

Annual Reports

2013 Annual Report
2012 Annual Report
2011 Annual Report
2010 Annual Report
2009 Annual Report
2008 Annual Report

our volunteers

​Our volunteers provide assistance with the Spring & Fall Tree Sales, the Native Plant Sale, workshops, the Annual Meeting, assisting with maintaining the Educational Rain Garden, invasive species projects, and restoration projects. We are so lucky to have the support of our community. Thank you to all of our volunteers for all of your generosity and hard work!​
2019-2020 VOLUNTEERS:
​Lucy & Matthew Blythe
Mark Givens
​Tom Gohm
Kevin & Linda Hammond
Marcus Kurburski
Dr. Russell Labeau
​Ashley Leese
Darcy Mackenzie 
Dr. William Meengs
Emily Proctor
Nancy Salar 
Kristi Schuil


2020-2021 VOLUNTEERS:
Tom Ghom
Michelle Hamilton - Thank you Michelle for all of your help over the years in the office!
Kevin Hammond
Marissa Kilpatrick & Travis Sidell
Dr. Russell LaBeau
Christine Reese-Day and Bob Day
Travis Oekle and the Emmet County Parks & Rec Crew
David Rudd
Keith Schuil
Kristi Schuil

Michael Witkowski and the 2 Steves! - Thank you guys for your help!!






our donors

​​We are very lucky to have so many wonderful and generous community members and businesses that support the Emmet Conservation District. Thank you to all of our Donors for your generosity!
2019-2020 DONORS
PATRON ($100+)
Mellissa Williams
DONOR ($50+)
Stephen Hume
Denise McDowell
John & Mary Merrill

FRIENDS ($10+)
Kathy & Jim Bricker
Kathy Ellis
Timothy Ismond
Tim Grimm
J. Niswander
Christine Reese-Day & Robert Day


OTHER DONATIONS
D&W Fresh Market
Emmet County Transfer Station​
Kevin Hammond


2020-2021 DONORS
PATRON ($100+)
Anonymous Donor $200
Anonymous Donor $5,000 
DONOR ($50+)
Christine Reese-Day & Robert Day
Barbra Druffel & Guy Peters
Patricia Kalbfleisch
Elizabeth Wilson

FRIENDS ($10+)
Anonymous Donor
Joseph & Cheryl Daly
Tim Drayton
Tim Grimm
James Kelly
Christine & John Knight
Dr. Mark McMurray
Dr. William Meengs
Peter & Betsy Mogt
Bob Rossman
Larry Tremble


OTHER DONATIONS
D&W Fresh Market 
Emmet County Transfer Station
​Kevin Hammond 

Gabriel Farms 

If you are interested in supporting the District with a tax-deductible donation, please download and print the form below, complete and send with payment to the District. Your donations are tax deductible under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.
DONATION FORM
Office Hours: General office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
​However, due to limited staff we are sometimes out of the office.
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  • Home
  • About the ECD
    • Contact
    • ECD FOIA Policy
  • Tree Sale Information
    • Tree Sale and Planting Products
    • Spring Fruit Tree Workshop & Sale
  • Programs and Services
    • Invasive Species
    • Vegetation Assurances
    • MAEAP
    • Become a CD Cooperator
    • Hunting Access Program (HAP)
  • Workshops & Events
    • Native Plant Sale
    • 2019 MOONLIGHT MADNESS 5K FUN RUN
    • 2018 Moonlight Madness 5K Fun Run
  • Useful Links