Conservation Districts were established in the late 1930's through the 1950's. The Isabella Conservation District was established in 1948. We are local entities of state, local and federal government. District's operate under the Soil Conservation District Law, Part 93 PA 451 of 1994. We were created to serve as stewards of our natural resources. We provide site-specific, technical assistance, cos
t-share assistance (when available), and information to landowners in all aspects of resource management. District's are involved in a variety of projects and activities that enhance and protect our land, water, forests, and wildlife. Our services are provided to homeowners, forest landowners, farmers, wildlife enthusiast, and educators. A five-member board of directors elected for four-year terms manages the district. As elected public officials, they are responsible for the operation and management of the their district's. Conservation Districts are very unique local units of government that utilize state, federal, and local resources to solve today's conservation problems. The guiding philosophy of all Conservation Districts is that local people should make decisions on conservation issues at the local level. Programs carried out by Conservation Districts are as diverse as the landscape in Michigan. In southern Michigan, many of the programs deal with conservation needs of the farm community, while in northern Michigan; there is more emphasis on forestry, wildlife, water quality, and recreation. Conservation Districts continue to expand into diverse areas of natural resource management, rising to meet the environmental challenges of their local communities.
