LINKS

US Fish and Wildlife Service www.fws.gov

 

Provides planning and cost share for wetland restorations.

Michigan Department of Agriculture   www.michigan.gov/mda

 

Provides assistance in district program planning and development, as well as assistance in the administration of the district as an entity of government.

National Arbor Day Foundation www.arborday.org

 

Tree planting and care, Tree I.D. & hardiness zone

United States Department of Agriculture   www.usda.gov

 

Information on Food Safety, Agricultural Services, Natural Resources and Environment.

MSU Extension Service   www.msue.msu.edu

 

Assists districts in demonstrations and information and education programs which promote an interest in an understanding of soil and water conservation needs, problems, and solutions.

Natural Resources Conservation Service, Michigan www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov

 

Works hand-in-hand with people to conserve natural resources on private land.  Help conserve and enhance all natural resources on private lands.

Groundwater Foundation  www.groundwater.org

 

A nonprofit organization dedicated to informing the public about the benefits from groundwater and the risks that threaten it’s quality.

Plants Database  plants.usda.gov

 

Information on plants characteristics, fact sheets, invasive and threatened plants and much more

National Wildlife Federation  www.nwf.org

 

World’s largest conservation group aimed at protecting wildlife, wild places and the environment.

American Farmland Trust  www.farmland.org

 

AFT works to stop the loss of farmland and to promote farming practices that lead to a healthy environment.

National Association of Conservation Districts   www.nacdnet.org

 

Directory to 3,000 Conservation Districts.  Includes information about NACD.

Michigan Association of Conservation Districts   www.macd.org

 

Provides counseling and training for employees and technicians as well as information and support for the District.

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality  www.michigan.gov/deq

 

Environmental contacts, laws & rules, services, permits and much more

The Michigan United Conservation Clubs   www.mucc.org

 

The largest statewide conservation organization in the nation.  Their mission is uniting citizens to conserve Michigan’s natural resources and protect our outdoor heritage.

Ludington Area Chamber of Commerce www.ludington.org

 

To locate businesses in the area, up coming events, attractions and activities for the whole family

Lake County Area Chamber of Commerce www.lakecountymichigan.com

 

Year round enjoyment to all residents and guests with attractions & activities for the whole family.

Department of Natural Resources www.michigan.gov/dnr

 

All your DNR information including fishing, hunting, press releases and much more.

Wildflower Association of Michigan  www.wildflowersmich.org

 

To promote, coordinate and participate in education and stewardship of wildflowers and their habitat.

AFFEW www.affew.net

 

AFFEW's mission is to provide visitors and residents with information regarding environmental issues having local importance by promoting public awareness, hosting balanced discussions, providing referral to other organizations, and sponsoring activities which promote a healthier ecosystem.