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AmeriCorps |
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY |
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An AmeriCorps Member is available to give educational programs to schools, clubs, events, organizations and individual home owners for on-site environmental risk assessments. |
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Debra Oosterhart AmeriCorps Member Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program E-mail: OosterhartD@michigan.gov |
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Debra joined the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program (MGSP) in October 2007. For the past fourteen years Debra has taught elementary school with the last six of those years in Ontonagon, Michigan. Since her move to Mason county Debra has been a substitute teacher for Mason and Manistee counties.
As the new AmeriCorps Member for the MGSP, her job is to educate people about groundwater. Debra conducts presentations at schools for all grades using a groundwater flow model. Which is a three dimensional representation of the earth’s surface and below to show how water moves thru the soil and how surface water and groundwater are connected. This presentation is available to schools, youth groups, garden clubs, Lake Associations and others.
The MGSP’s mission is to provide information and assessment tools for pesticide and nitrogen fertilizer users. There is a book for homeowners called Home*A*Syst which is a home assessment for environmental protection. This program is a confidential free program that helps homeowners reduce their risk of groundwater contamination. There is also a Lawn*A*Syst and a Lake*A*Syst.
Call or email Debra Oosterhart for more information on any of these programs or to schedule a presentation or Home*A*Syst. Call the Mason-Lake Conservation District at (231)757-3708 ext. 3 or email Debra at: OosterhartD@michigan.gov |
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Introduction
Directories are published by the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program (MGSP) and the Mason-Lake Conservation District to provide information for homeowners about protecting out natural resources, especially groundwater and drinking water.
Please call the Conservation District to add or change information. We will be continually updating this directory.
The MGSP neither recommends nor endorses the services or products of any particular company listed here. |
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Recycling and Composting Services
Recycling: materials generally accepted at sites: MUST BE CLEAN! · Metal cans · Aluminum foil and baking pans · Newspapers, catalogs, magazines, phone books · Office paper & boxboard · Corrugated cardboard · Clear glass jars and bottles · Tin · # 1 PETE clear and colored glass · # 2 plastic jugs
Scottville: City Manager 757-4729 · Recycling Service– The city provides curbside pick-up on Tuesdays. If you do not have a recycling bin, City Hall will supply on at no charge.
· Composting Service-Purchase compost bags for yard waste at City Hall for $.50 each. Compost bags are picked-up on Mondays April-October. Brush needs to be banded (4 feet long, 12 inches in diameter) and tagged. Purchase tags at City Hall $.30 each
Ludington: City Manager 845-6237 · Recycling Service– The city provides curbside pickup weekly on regular garbage day through Allied Waste. If you do not have a recycling bin City Hall will supply one at one charge. · Composting Service– Purchase compost bags for yard waste at City hall for $1.50/bag. Pickup is every Monday from April through November.
Pere Marquette Township 845-1277 · Recycling Service- The township provides curbside pick-up through Shoreline Waste. Pick up bin from Township Hall. Call township for more information.
Hamlin Township 845-7801 · Recycling Drop-off Service– Fee for both residents and non-residents is $15 yearly for car sticker. Purchase stickers at recycling drop-off site on Dewey Rd. or at Township Hall. Winter hours are Oct-April on Wed. and Sat. from 9-5, and May-Sept. on Wed. and Sat. from 10-6.
Summit Township 843-8684 · Recycling Drop-off Service– Free drop-off recycling at transfer station on S. Lakeshore Dr. for residents only. Summer hours (5/1-9/30): 9-5 on Wed., Sat., and Sun. Winter hours (10/1-4/30): 9-5 Wed and Sun.
Pleasant Plains Township 745-4851 · Recycling truck accepts recyclables from any county resident on the last Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm at the Township Hall.
Webber Township 745-3471 · Countywide Transfer Station– only accepts metal for recycling from Padnos. |
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Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
Antifreeze Urka Auto Center, Ludington 845-6282— Bring in 1 gal containers, $.75 charge James Tire (bring in 1 gal. containers-free)
Appliances Donate useable appliances or trade in. Padnos Irons Metal 845-4455
Car Batteries Auto Zone, Advanced Auto, James Tire, Padnos, Parts-Plus and Urka Auto Center will accept battery with out trade-in. 745-2003
Batteries (Nickel Cadmium rechargeable) Radio Shack, Ludington 845-7504 Home Depot, Ludington 843-9108
Batteries (Power tool rechargeable) Home Depot, Ludington 843-9108
Household Batteries Library Scottville & Ludington
Books and Magazines Donate to thrift stores or libraries or look for book exchange stores.
Clothing ABC Kidz, Ludington 843-3734 Goodwill Industries, 5999 W. US 10, Ludington 843-0003 Needful Things Consignment Shop, Scottville 757-0026 (kid's clothes only) Salvation Army, 5744 W. U.S. 10, Ludington 843-6210 The Cedar Chest, 205 S. James St., Ludington 845-7974 Community Thrift Center, 725 10th St., Baldwin 745-2551
Computers Donate to community organizations such as Community Mental Health, Women Resource Center, Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc.
Ink Jet Cartridges Jackpine, Ludington: 845-6231 Libraries: Ludington and Scottville, 843-8465/757-2588 Mason-Lake CD, Scottville 757-3708 ext. 3 Nichols Drug Store, Scottville 757-3749 Post Offices
Furniture Donate to thrift stores or community organizations.
Motor oil Urka Auto Center, Ludington 845-6282—bring in 1 gal containers, no charge Wal-Mart automotive dept., 845-5787 Advanced Auto Parts, 843-6699 Auto Zone, 845-9331 Mason County Auto Parts, 757-4733
Plastic bags Salvation Army, 5744 W. U.S. 10, Ludington 843-6210 Wal-Mart (will recycle Wal-Mart bags) 843-1816 WIC, Health Department, Baldwin 745-7831
Tires James Tire, Ludington 843-3100 ($2/tire) limit 5 Wal-Mart, $1.50 tire with new purchase 745-2551
Soil Test Before adding fertilizers to your lawn or garden, get your soil tested to determine what nutrients are lacking. Soil tests are inexpensive ($11.00), can save you money, time and will help you avoid contaminating groundwater. Soil testing is available from the local Michigan State University Extension Office. |
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IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF YOUR LAKE
Dear Lake Association members and neighbors,
Living next to a lake can be a rewarding experience in a multitude of ways, but this privilege comes with responsibilities as well. Once developed, many Michigan lakes begin to suffer from weed and algae invasion, cloudy water, increasingly poor fishing, sinking water levels., and coliform bacterial presence. By being proactive about lakeshore protection, residents can improve the health of their lake through simple activities, such as lakescaping and lawn care, septic maintenance, and stormwater management. Learn more about shoreline management and water quality by scheduling a FREE Lake*A*Syst presentation at your convenience. The presentation includes interactive demonstrations, and gives lake residents the tools they need to make informed decisions about what kind of fertilizer to use on their lawn, erosion control and buffer strips, environmentally friendly patio design, and much more. Each participant will receive a free booklet and supplemental educational materials, specifically addressing lakeside residents’ concerns and questions. There is no time like the present for you and your neighbors to begin improving your lake’s quality, beauty, and the health of its many residents, both human and animal. Its up to you! Sincerely, Debra Oosterhart, AmeriCorps Environmental Educator |
