A Helping Hand
for Healthy Lands

Promoting and protecting land through conservation practices

Conservation District Areas of Impact

Agricultural Land

Our mission to protect and enhance the natural resources of Kent County. We accomplish this with voluntary programs available for private landowners in rural and urban areas, such as: habitat restoration assistance, Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assistance (MAEAP) verification, Farm Bill Programs, and technical assistance to all landowners.

Watersheds

The Conservation District works with

watershed partners to ensure that the streams, wetlands, and rivers continue maintain natural features while working to keep our drinking water clean and the environment safe.

Pubic and Private Land

Team members at the Conservation District are available to support the removal of invasive species on either private or public land.

If you are interested in learning more contact the Invasive Strike Team.

Who We Are

About Kent Conservation District

KCD is co-located with USDA NRCS. We are a local provider of natural resource management services that help Kent County Residents conserve their lands and our environment for a cleaner, healthier, and economically stronger Michigan. As a local special purpose unit of government, KCD is governed by 5 locally elected board of directors. The guiding philosophy of Michigan Conservation Districts is that local people should make decisions on conservation issues with technical assistance provided by the government.