Job Opening: Iosco Conservation District is seeking a part time District Manager to organize and coordinate all Iosco Conservation District business. Position requires recordkeeping, bookkeeping and public communication skills. Participating in, and educating through, meetings is expected. Duties include keeping meeting minutes, planning and promoting ICD activities, maintaining the district website, coordinating the annual tree sale, and writing grants,. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently. Experience or familiarity with agriculture/natural resources is desired. Candidate must pass a background check. Letter of interest and resume can be emailed to allen.pauly@macd.org or mailed/dropped off at Iosco Conservation District, 190 W. M-55, Tawas City, MI 48763. Application deadline is July 25.
Congratulations to Rick Payea on his reelection as a Director for a four year term! Rick's contributions of time, resources and insight have been, and continue to be, valued by the ICD community.
With the warmer weather, E. coli numbers are higher in Michigan lakes and rivers.
Click HERE to watch a short informative video about what can be done to keep these populations in check.
Click HERE to watch a short informative video about what can be done to keep these populations in check.
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.
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.
Photo courtsy of Jenny Haglund/Iosco County News-Herald
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.
Mission Statement:
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.
Sustaining The Land for Future Generations
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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.
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!
District Board and Staff:
Richard Payea: Chairman/Director
Cliff Miller: Treasurer/Director Sharon Czaika: Director Pat Jacques: Director Brian Pritchett: Director Penny Payea: Associate Director Jill Prichett: Associate Director Allen Pauly: District Manager Eric Brandon: District Forester Amanda Turner: MAEAP Technician Kurt Dalman: District Conservationist |
Office Phone: 989-362-3842, ext 5
All Meetings are Open to the Public
Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: Iosco Conservation District Office (190 M-55 Tawas City, MI. 48763) Second Monday of every Month (unless otherwise noted) Next Meeting: July 9, 2018 |
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Thank you to all who purchased items from the 2017 Spring Tree Sale
Your generous support is appreciated
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Thank you to all who purchased items from the 2017 Spring Tree Sale
Your generous support is appreciated
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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.
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.