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  • 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
  • 2026 Native Sale-Coming Soon!
  • MAEAP
  • Tool Crib Rental
  • About Us
    • FOIA
    • Programs
    • Staff & Board Members
    • Board Meetings & Minutes
    • Our Partners
    • Donate
  • NRCS
  • Annual Report

CM CISMA - Central Michigan Cooperative Invasive Management Area

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The Clare Conservation District is a steering committee member that represents Clare County. The CISMA is available to help you combat your invasive species needs. They can help you identify, prevent the spread of, tool rental for removal, and more!  

MACD - Michigan Association of Conservation Districts

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The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts is a non-profit organization that represents 
the interests of Michigan Conservation Districts and works to strengthen Districts through leadership, information and representation at the state level.


Michigan Department of Agriculture

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Directory to the following departments and program listings:



Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program, Farm Service Agency Natural Resources Conservation, Conservation Reserves Enhancement Program, Forestry Programs


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National Association of Conservation Districts

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Directory to over 3,000 Conservation Districts in the United States.



Clare County Offices:

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Directory of offices and affiliated agencies in Clare County

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
[email protected]
Soil Erosion Sedimentation Control (SESC) Agent
[email protected] (SESC only)

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Toni Maize
Spongy Moth Coordinator/SESC Tech
[email protected]​​


Mike Dittenber
​ District Forester
​[email protected]

Brandi Mitchell
MAEAP Technician
[email protected]

Cameron Lewis
​Program Support Specialist
[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
​Clay Mcilrath-Interim Chair
​Benjamin Brown-Treasurer
Tonya Roe-Director
​Matt Jones-Director
Jessica Theriault-Director