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Your local resource for natural resources since 1938
Resources
| 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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| Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm Due to the nature of our work, the office may be closed during regular office hours as our staff are working in the field or attending appointments with landowners. Thank You! Phone: 231-773-0008 |
Wild Ones: Landscaping with Native Plants Handbook A guide to
designing, planting, and maintaining a native landscape in place of a
traditional lawn.
Landscaping for Water Quality Conceptual design guide for
homeowners.
Managing Michigan’s Wildlife: A Landowner’s Guide A
comprehensive guide from the DNR for creating native landscapes
that provide food and shelter for wildlife, including a section on
backyard management.
designing, planting, and maintaining a native landscape in place of a
traditional lawn.
Landscaping for Water Quality Conceptual design guide for
homeowners.
Managing Michigan’s Wildlife: A Landowner’s Guide A
comprehensive guide from the DNR for creating native landscapes
that provide food and shelter for wildlife, including a section on
backyard management.
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Benefits of Native Landscaping
Why Landscape with Native Plants? Information from the Wildflower
Association of Michigan.
Enhancing Beneficial Insects with Native Plants Contains fact sheets
describing numerous native plant species and how to create your
own native planting.
Managing Stormwater with Native Plants Presentation by Patricia
Pennell of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council about
managing stormwater with native plants. This presentation was given
at the June 29th Public Update Meeting for the Alcoa Howmet Native
Landscaping Project, which will include two rain gardens.
Association of Michigan.
Enhancing Beneficial Insects with Native Plants Contains fact sheets
describing numerous native plant species and how to create your
own native planting.
Managing Stormwater with Native Plants Presentation by Patricia
Pennell of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council about
managing stormwater with native plants. This presentation was given
at the June 29th Public Update Meeting for the Alcoa Howmet Native
Landscaping Project, which will include two rain gardens.
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How to Create a Native Landscape
Plant Native Find native plant nurseries, regional plant lists, and a
tutorial for creating native landscapes.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Contains a native plant
database and image gallery, how-to articles, recommended species
list for Michigan, and more.
tutorial for creating native landscapes.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Contains a native plant
database and image gallery, how-to articles, recommended species
list for Michigan, and more.
Native Plant Information
Model Ordinance Language
"Weed Laws" An article including model ordinance language from
The John Marshall Law Review Volume 26, Summer 1993, Number 4.
The John Marshall Law Review Volume 26, Summer 1993, Number 4.
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