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  • Gardens Project
  • Spongy Moth
    • Gypsy Moth News
    • FAQ'S
    • Gypsy Moth Identification & Life Cycle
    • Natural Enemies
    • Foray 48b Bacterial Insecticide
    • Landowner Management >
      • Gypsy Moth Traps
      • Removal Guide
    • Links For More Information
  • Soil Erosion
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Permit Fee Schedule
    • Permit Application
    • Best Management Practices >
      • Silt Fence
  • Forestry
    • Qualified Forest Program
    • Find a Professional
    • Oak Wilt
    • Forestry Project Referrals
    • Planting Instructions
  • MAEAP
  • Tool Crib Rental
  • About Us
    • FOIA
    • Programs
    • Staff & Board Members
    • Board Meetings & Minutes
    • Our Partners
    • Donate
  • NRCS
  • Annual Report

DISTRICT BOARD of DIRECTORS MEMBERS

CHAIR- 
SECRETARY- Matt Todd
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TREASURER- Benjamin Brown

DIRECTOR-


Staff Members 

Christiane Rathke, District Administrator/ Soil Erosion Agent 
​Christiane joined the District August 2020 as our Soil Erosion Agent and became the Administrator in August 2022.
Christiane is a born and raised county girl that has lived in the area her entire life. She has had a love for the natural environment since a very young age. Christiane comes to us with a Bachelor’s degree from Spring Arbor University in Organizational Management. Christiane has a passion for homesteading and enjoys foraging, fishing, gardening, hiking, reading and crafting.
Toni Maize, Spongy Moth (Gypsy Moth) Coordinator
Brandi Mitchell, MAEAP Technician

Brandi joined the MAEAP team in January of 2022. She covers Clare, Osceola and Eastern Lake Counties as the MAEAP Technician. She is a beef producer in her home county of Osceola, comes from a vegetable production background and spent over 15 years as a veterinary technician. Brandi has a great love and passion for agriculture and land management, and we are glad to have her.
District Information
Clare Conservation District 
225 W. Main Street   PO Box 356
​Harrison Michigan 48625

​Telephone: 989-539-6401


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 ​OFFICE HOURS
Located in the Clare County Courthouse open Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
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The Conservation District is a field office. Call to verify someone will be in the office.



​OFFICE STAFF
  Christiane Rathke
​District Administrator/Soil Erosion Agent

[email protected]
[email protected] (SESC only)
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Toni Maize
Spongy (Gypsy) Moth Coordinator
[email protected]​​


Mike Dittenber
​ District Forester
​[email protected]

Brandi Mitchell
MAEAP Technician
[email protected]


Monthly Board Meeting 
Harrison Public Library
3rd Tuesday of every month @ 6:30pm 
Any change to this schedule will be posted on this website



Board of Directors
​Vacant- Chair
Matt Todd-Secretary
​Benjamin Brown-Treasurer
Tonya Roe-Director
​Clay Mcilrath-Director