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.

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.

Plants Database  plants.usda.gov

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

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.

Department of Natural Resources www.michigan.gov/dnr

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

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.

National Association of Conservation Districts   www.nacdnet.org

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

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.

National Wildlife Federation  www.nwf.org

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

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

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

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.

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.

Wildflower Association of Michigan  www.wildflowersmich.org

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

Lake County Area Chamber of Commerce www.lakecountymichigan.com

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

National Arbor Day Foundation www.arborday.org

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

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.

Ludington Area Chamber of Commerce www.ludington.org

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

US Fish and Wildlife Service www.fws.gov

Provides planning and cost share for wetland restorations.

Web Soil Survey http://soils.usda/gov/survey

Convenient Internet access to maps and reports, up to date soil information, ability to calculate acreage, Thousands of soil surveys available day or night.