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The Conservation District does not issue burn permits. For more information please visit the following website:
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/
Or call 866-922-2876.



Notice of Annual Meeting and Election of Directors
To all residents of Iosco Conservation District, notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of June 2022 between the hours of 5pm and 9pm, at Ingalls Forest, Tawas City, Michigan an Annual Meeting and director’s election will be held. Agenda items will include Conservation District speakers and election of five (5) directors, all terms are for 4 years.
On the 15th day of April 2022 being forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the annual meeting, absentee ballots are available for voting in the election by writing to, via email or calling the Conservation District, 190 M55, Tawas City, Michigan 48763, phone 989-362-3842 Ext. 5, during the regular business hours of the District 9:00am – 3:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Notice is also hereby given to all residents who desire to run for Conservation District Director in the election petitions signed by at least five (5) residents of the Conservation District must be filed at the Conservation District Office before close of business on April 15th, 2022, being sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting.
Residents are individuals of legal age who can demonstrate residency in the Conservation District via one (1) piece of identification.

Richard Payea, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Iosco Conservation District.
posted 3/23/2022



The high risk oak wilt period is HERE.
Do not injure red oaks from April 15 - July 15.
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Forester Available at Ingalls Forest
Every Third Saturday from 10AM till 2PM
There will be a warming fire, coffee, cocoa, and hotdogs.

Ingalls Forest is the Iosco Conservation District's 80 acre forest.
Located on Bischoff Rd. north of Anderson Rd. a few miles NW of Tawas.

Questions please call Russell Williams District Forester 989-310-6408

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



NEW SIGNS FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Sign at Payea Pavilion
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Sign at Front Gate



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Ingalls Forest is MAEAP Verified!!
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.


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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


Our Board and Staff are motivated and ready for action!

District Board and Staff:

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Richard Payea: Chairman/Director
Nathan Payne: Treasurer/Director
Sharon Czaika: Director
Brian Loeffler: Director
Jim McArdle: Director
Penny Payea: Associate Director
Cliff Miller: Associate Director
John Sanders: District Manager
  Russ Williams:  District Forester
Sara Lassen: MAEAP Technician
 Kurt Dalman: District Conservationist


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, Forester-Russ Williams, Board Member-Sharon Czaika, 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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  • Home
    • Meeting Schedule
  • Tree Sale
  • The Forestry Assistance Program
    • Qualified Forest Program
    • Forestry Referrals
    • What is Forestry
  • Ingalls Forest
  • Food Plot
  • Calendar of Events
  • Services
    • Hunter Access Program (HAP)
    • Meet Your District Forester >
      • Meet Your Other Forestry Professionals
    • Meet Your District MAEAP Technician
    • Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)
  • Partners
    • NRCS Services
    • Huron Pines
    • Saginaw Bay CWMA
  • Organizations
  • Contact Us
    • Hiking/Biking Permit
    • ICD Apparel
    • Employment