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The I.C.D. Office is temporarily closed due to the Governor's Executive Order.

Board Meeting Schedule 2021
January 11th, 2021
February 8th, 2021
March 8th, 2021
VIA ZOOM
Meeting ID 989 362 3449

ZOOM LINK

STAY AT HOME-EXECUTIVE ORDER
WE CAN BE REACHED BY EMAIL FOR ANY COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, OR CONCERNS 
EMAIL LINK-DISTRICT MANAGER

PERMITS FOR LAKESHORE WORK
the other permit
In addition to the EGLE permit for lakeshore projects, a permit is needed from the
Soil Erosion Sedimentation Control Agent
Office of Safety Inspection
Iosco County Building
Many contractors pull all the permits, but if they don't or if you are doing the work yourself, please contact:
Nicole, Soil Erosion Sedimentation Control Agent
at 989-362-6511 or nvallette@ioscocounty.org

Iosco Conservation District
2018 Strength in Community Leadership Award


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NEW SIGNS FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Sign at Payea Pavilion
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Sign at Front Gate

Warning from Michigan DNR: 
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Do not eat deer taken within 5 miles of Clark's Marsh.  More information here.

In recognition of his hard work and dedication, the pavilion is now named
"Payea Pavilion"
Congratulations to Rick Payea
Congratulations to Cliff Miller for his reelection to the Board of Directors for another 4 years.

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Ingalls Forest is MAEAP Verified!!
Thanks to the efforts of our own MAEAP Technician, Amanda Brown, and District Forester, Eric Brandon, the Iosco Conservation District owned Ingalls Forest has met the standards of responsible land management and was MAEAP verified on June 28, 2017.

Click HERE for more information MAEAP and how your land can be MAEAP verified.

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Now is the perfect time to enroll your property in HAP!!  Why not be paid for leasing the land you own with no hassles?  New leasing rates beginning this fall.  Call the office (989)362-3842, Ext 5, for more information or click HERE to visit the official Michigan HAP website.


Weekly radio program
Listen Thursday evenings,  or stream live.  Click to the right for more information.
May 13th, 2019 Jam Fest
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Annie & the Tree Guy
Conservation District Song

Mission Statement: 

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We are here to help and advise our community members on wise land use decisions so that we can collectively maintain the health of our natural resources for future generations
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       Sustaining The Land for Future  Generations


Who We Are:

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We are a local unit of state government. The Iosco Conservation District develops strategies, implements programs, and provides the technical assistance to protect and enhance the land and water resources of Iosco County.  The district strives
to provide education and support to our community.  Our staff will answer your natural resource related questions and our forester and MAEAP technician will visit your land and share management advice.   We will also sponsor educational outreach events on subjects that matter to you, the land owner.  (Click on Events to view our calendar.)

Iosco Conservation District owns an 80 acre tract of forest that is currently under various types of management.  You are able to observe this property to see what these management styles may look like on your land.  Our hope for this area is that it will become a public recreation and education area with trails for hiking, biking and cross country skiing. 


Our Board and Staff are motivated and ready for action!

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District Board and Staff:



Richard Payea: Chairman/Director
Cliff Miller: Treasurer/Director
Sharon Czaika: Director
Brian Loeffler: Director
Nathan Payne: Director
Penny Payea: Associate Director
Jim McArdle: Associate Director
John Sanders: District Manager
  Eric Brandon:  District Forester
Hannah Mikazes: MAEAP Technician
 Kurt Dalman: District Conservationist


Meeting Schedule
12/14/2020
will be held at Ingalls Forest, Tawas City special time 4:00pm

1/11/2021 to be announced


Office Phone:  989-362-3842, ext 5
All Meetings are Open to the Public
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Iosco Conservation District Office

(190 M-55 Tawas City, MI. 48763)

Second Monday of every Month (unless otherwise noted)
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Annual Report 2018
Annual Report - 2017
Annual Report - 2016
Annual Meeting Minutes 2017
Annual Meeting Minutes 2016

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Executive Board

From left to right. Board Member/Treasurer-Cliff Miller, Board Member-Brian Loeffler, Associate Director-Jim McArdle, District Manager-John Sanders, Chairman of the Board-Rick Payea, Board Member-Russ Williams, Board Member-Sharon Czaika, Forester-Eric Brandon, Associate Director-Penny Payea

FOIA Requests
Iosco Conservation District will ensure that all persons are granted full and complete information regarding the affairs of the Iosco Conservation District as provided by the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Public Act 442 of 1976.
In accordance with FOIA (MCLA 15.236), the Iosco Conservation District Board of Directors has designated the District Manager as the FOIA Coordinator who is responsible for accepting and processing FOIA requests, and approving any denials of such requests.  More information is available HERE.

Privacy Act Statement

The following statements are made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C 522a).  Furnishing this information is voluntary; however failure to furnish correct, complete information will result in the withholding or withdrawal of such technical or financial assistance.  The information may be furnished to other USDA agencies, the Internal Revenue Service, The Department of Justice or other  state or federal law enforcement agencies, or in response to orders of a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal.

Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).  Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact UDA though the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

USDA and Iosco Conservation District are equal opportunity providers, employers and lenders.

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