Mason-Lake Conservation District

05/22/2026

A big thank you to West Shore Bank who showed their kindness this week by hosting a car wash to benefit the Household Hazardous Waste Collection day! They helped to raise over $1300, which will allow us to safely dispose of over 1 TON of hazardous materials this August. Thank you!

05/20/2026

For local farmers and landowners: helpful information on rotational grazing and its benefits for soil health and water retention.

I grew up on a dry lot system of raising cow calf pairs and would never go back to that system or continuously grazing.

05/19/2026

Give your car a little TLC while helping local conservation, West Shore Bank's car wash is TODAY in Scottville (5:15–7pm)!

Soap, suds, and support for our local environment! 🫧🚘

Head to West Shore Bank’s Community Car Wash on Tuesday, May 19, from 5:15–7:00 PM at our Scottville Branch.

🌿 Donations will be accepted to benefit the Mason-Lake Conservation District
📍 107 W State St.

05/17/2026

Turns out “spending a day at the lake” and “collecting long-term environmental data” are not mutually exclusive!

The MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) is currently enrolling volunteers for the 2026 monitoring season. Volunteers help collect important long-term data on lake health including water clarity, phosphorus, shoreline, and vegetation.

If you have ever been curious about what is going on beneath the surface of your favorite lake, MiCorps provides training opportunities and monitoring guidance to help volunteers get started. No scientific background is required!

Though some enrollment deadlines and trainings have passed, interested volunteers are still encouraged to reach out to MiCorps staff.

The next training deadline is August 21, 2026 for Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch and Score the Shore. There is also an Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz happening June 29 - July 12.

For more information, visit: www.micorps.net

05/15/2026

Now that the hustle and bustle of tree sale has passed, trees are in the ground and hopefully putting down good roots, we want to again thank our volunteers who helped with the event! And a special thanks to our sponsors at Filer Credit Union who supplied volunteers all week with food and supplies. Many volunteers from Filer even joined in the fun!

05/13/2026

Michigan native wildflower seed is back in stock! This mix includes 17 species and covers 500 square feet for $9.60. Stop by our office in Scottville or give us a call at (231) 757-3707 ext. 5 to pick some up!

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05/08/2026

We're honored to be this year's beneficiary of West Shore Bank's annual Community Car Wash! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 19th, 5:15–7:00 PM at their Scottville branch. Bring your car, support local conservation work, and thanks to West Shore Bank for choosing us!

🧼🚗 Clean car, great cause, great company!
Join us for the annual Community Car Wash at our Scottville Branch on Tuesday, May 19, from 5:15–7:00 PM.

Donations will be accepted in support of the Mason-Lake Conservation District, helping protect and preserve our local natural spaces.
📍 107 W State St., Scottville

We hope to see you there!

04/29/2026

Our trees have been flying out the door, so here's an updated look at what's left!

04/27/2026

Did you miss our tree sale, or just need more? We still have some available, come grab yours!