CLARE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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  • Habitat Education Property
  • 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
The Clare Conservation District partners with many organizations to provide and promote as many programs as possible to the citizens and landowners of Clare County.  There are many different types of programs for different types of landowners and conservationists.  Please visit the partners section of the website to access more information. 
Examples of programs include:
  •     NRCS Programs - i.e. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and     
        many more.
  •     MAEAP - Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program
  •     Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership
  •     Gypsy Moth Suppression Program
  •     Clare County Soil Erosion Program
  •     Poster Contest
  •     Master Gardner Programs

These are just a few of the many things that the Conservation District provides to Clare County.  We are constantly pursuing other partnerships to provide as many services as possible.   
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)

​
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