Our Work

"I consider the soil conservation districts movement one of the most important developments in the whole history of agriculture."

-Hugh Hammond Bennett

Our quality of life is closely linked with the quality of natural resources. Our work is focused on protecting, improving, and enhancing natural resources and the environment. We work cooperatively with residents and landowners through the delivery of voluntary and non-regulatory programs, initiatives, and processes, by providing sound scientific knowledge, insight, and assistance.

Conservation Participation

Donate Funds Learn and Network in Workshops Monitor Invasive Species Purchase Fish for Pond Stocking Purchase & Plant Trees Volunteer Your Time
Foster Environmental Stewardship

Fish Sales for pond stocking - Contact us at geneseecd@yahoo.com I Grew Up in Flint Urbanwood - Contact us at 810.423.8446 MAEAP - MI Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program - Contact us at 810.230.8766 x3 Outreach Events - Contact us at geneseecd@yahoo.com Reforestation Events - Contact us at 810.423.8446 Stormwater & Watershed Management - Contact us at geneseecd@yahoo.com Tree City U.S.A. - Contact us at 810.423.8446 Workshops - Contact us at geneseecd@yahoo.com Youth Education - Contact us at geneseecd@yahoo.com
Help Create Sustainable Communities

Climate Change Adaptation promotions - Contact us at geneseecd@yahoo.com Energy Reduction promotions - Contact us at geneseecd@yahoo.com Green infrastructure projects - Contact us at geneseecd@yahoo.com Local Food Systems support - Contact us at micah.hutchison@macd.org Recycling promotions - Contact us at geneseecd@yahoo.com Watershed Management projects - Contact us at geneseecd@yahoo.com
Job Postings

See the home page for current position postings.
Learn About Board Governance

Michigan's Conservation Districts are locally controlled resource management agencies with oversight by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Like other Michigan Conservation Districts, Genesee Conservation District is governed by a local, publicly-elected, five member board serving four year terms. For organizational continuity, Board Director elections are staggered. The qualifications for becoming a Board Director are to be at least 18 years of age and a resident Genesee County. Board members should have a passion for natural resources conservation. Board participation includes monthly meetings and involvement at events. The Board receives no compensation. The next Board Director public election will be held in March, 2026. Two 4-year positions will be up for election. Genesee County residents of legal age may vote at the election or by absentee ballot. An absentee ballot may be obtained 45 days before the election, in person at the District office or by phone, during regular business hours.
Manage Natural Resources

Reforestation & Afforestation projects - Contact us at 810.423.8446 Urban & Community Forestry Management - Contact us at 810.423.8446 Watershed Management projects - Contact us at geneseecd@yahoo.com
Provide Technical Assistance

Conservation Planning - Contact us at 810.230.8766 x3 Farm Bill Programs and Practices promotion - Contact us at 810.230.8766 x3 High Tunnel (hoophouse) Assistance - Contact us at 810.230.8766 x3 Individualized Assistance for Natural Resource concerns - Contact us at 810.230.8766 x3 Invasive Species Management - Contact us at (810) 337-8072 Produce Safety Rule (Food Safety Modernization Act) - Contact us at micah.hutchison@macd.org

Our Work

-Hugh Hammond Bennett

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