The mission of the Muskegon Conservation District is serving, educating, and empowering our
community for natural resource protection by providing site-specific technical assistance and
information to landowners in all aspects of natural resource management.
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NRCS
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service formally known as (USDA Soil
Conservation Service) helps private landowners conserve their soil, water, and other natural
resources. NRCS employees provide a variety of technical assistance to customers based on
their specific needs. NRCS also provides financial assistance for many conservation practices.
Participation in these programs is voluntary. For a list of programs and eligibility click HERE to
visit the NRCS homepage.
Here is a list of NRCS Available Programs:
                      CRP (Conservation Reserve Program)
                      CSP (Conservation Security Program)
                      EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program)
                      GRP (Grassland Reserve Program)
                      WHIP (Wildlife Habitat Incentives Programs)
                      WRP (Wetlands Reserve Program)
If you are in need of technical assistance or would like
information on the various programs Contact:
Kelly Bishop, District Conservationist
Newaygo Conservation District
Ph.(231)924-2060
Email: Kelly.Bishop@mi.usda.gov
                                  Greg
Mund, Soil Conservationist
Muskegon Conservation District
Ph.(231)773-0008
Email: Greg.Mund@mi.usda.gov
MAEAP
Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP):
MAEAP Progressive Planning is a voluntary, non-regulatory program that allows small and medium-sized livestock producers to work toward
environmental assurance for their farms at their own pace.

Individual assistance, educational workshops, and field days are all tools used to assist producers in meeting their environmental goals.  Through
progressive planning a producer will work with the local MAEAP technical to address some or all of the following:
  • Conservation Practices on Fields
  •  Whole Farm Nutrient Balance
  •  Mortality and Veterinary Medical Waste Plan
  •  Spreading Plan
  •  Odor Management Plan
  •  Emergency and Employee Training Plan
Completing the steps above will put the producer in a good position to complete a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan and become a
MAEAP Verified Farm.  
To learn more about MAEAP and Progressive Planning click HERE.
contact Rob Stein, MAEAP Specialist
Muskegon Conservation District
Ph. 231-773-0008
Email: Rob.Stein@macd.org
MGSP
The Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program offers free technical assistance along with cost share conservation
practices. Visit the Groundwater Page to learn more!
Conservation
Formed in 1938, the Muskegon
Conservation District remains an
active participant in conservation of
natural resources
Preservation
The District works to integrate
sustainability into forest management
and preserve 957 acres in Muskegon
County for public use
Restoration
Local volunteers help control
exotic species and restore
urban environments at the
Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve
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