JOB POSTING

The Clare Conservation District is currently accepting applications/resumes for the position of a part-time Soil Erosion Agent.  This position is 800 hours per year (approximately 10-20 hrs per week depending on season).  This position will require that the hired staff complete and pass the required certification for the position.  For a complete job description please click here.  This position does not include any benefits.

 Applications can be picked up at the Conservation District in the basement of the courthouse at 225 W. Main Street, Harrison, MI.   Or you may mail resume, salary requirements and references to PO Box 356, Harrison, MI 48625.    Please no telephone calls. 

 

NOTICE

 CLARE CONSERVATION DISTRICT MEETING DATES FOR YEAR 2012

 The 2012 regular meeting of the Clare Conservation District Board of Directors shall be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. in Meeting Room B of the Clare County Courthouse, located at 225 W. Main Street, Harrison, MI.  In addition, a list of all scheduled meetings is posted at the Clare County Courthouse.  Please be advised that the Meeting Schedule is posted at the Clare Conservation District office.  Please click here to view the schedule.    All changes to the meeting schedule or special meetings will be posted at the Clare Conservation District office.  Any items to be placed on the meeting agenda must be to the Conservation Office, 7 business day prior to the meeting.  Please call 989-539-6401 if you have any questions. Thank you.

 

Announcing the 2012 MSU Student Organic Farm Hoophouse Workshop Series

Are you interested in learning about hoophouses or about using hoophouses to harvest vegetables in cold climates 12 months of the year using no (zero) supplemental heat or light.  Hoophouses are a great opportunity to extend the growing season and intensify production.  The idea is to protect crops from damaging weather conditions and enhance crop harvest.  If you would like to learn more about hoophouses, MSU is offering a workshop series for commercial farmers to attend.

 

MISSION

To encourage the wise use of our natural resources through promotion and education.

 VISION

 As a local unit of Government, we have the capacity to bring diverse groups together to solve local resource problems.  We will protect watersheds along with conserving and reforesting open spaces.  We will encourage stewardship responsibilities of landowners, and are the prime local source of environmental education.