What is a Conservation District?
Michigan's Conservation Districts are "unique" local units of State Government, established to carry out programs for
conservation.  Conservation Districts utilize state, federal and private sector resources to assist people with the wise
use and protection of the natural resources on their lands.

Conservation Districts continually scan the needs of their local communities, work in partnership with others
involved in conservation to set local priorities, and develop action plans to solve natural resource problems. The
delivery of these efforts by Conservation Districts allows citizens to manage their private lands for a cleaner,
healthier Michigan.

The Van Buren Conservation District is governed by a locally elected, five-member Board of Directors. The Directors
make decisions regarding the District’s programs and activities and hire qualified staff. The staff provide
information, technical assistance, workshops, public education, cost-share opportunities, as well as affordable
trees/shrubs to enhance wildlife and reforestation.

For more information about Michigan Conservation Districts, please visit the Michigan Association of Conservation
Districts website at http://www.macd.org
Where Are We Located?
The Van Buren Conservation District is located in the USDA Service Center
(Next to the Secretary of State)

1035 East Michigan Avenue
Paw Paw, MI 49079
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All Van Buren Conservation District programs and services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis.
Van Buren Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.
Bryan Cronenwett, Chair
Carl Druskovich, Vice Chair
Shirley Bush, Treasurer
Jan Petersen, Secretary
Mike Rainey, Director
Conservation
District Staff
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Board of
Directors
About the Van Buren Conservation District
Public Board
Meetings

The Van Buren
Conservation District
Board of Directors
meets the third
Tuesday of each
month at 7:00 PM at
the Van Buren
Conservation District
office.
Our Mission
The mission of the Van Buren Conservation District is to promote the
conservation of natural resources through partnerships; by providing
public education, demonstrations and technical assistance, while
working together for future generations.