• Free Consultation

• Mini-Grants

• Materials Management

Keeping our communities clean by supporting Barry County’s commitment to reduce the need for more landfills. We help you achieve your sustainability goals with information and resources.

• Free Consultation

• Local Referrals

• Possible Tax Reduction

If you own land with trees, our district forester can help. They'll talk with you about your goals and visit your property. If needed, they can connect you with local experts to help you manage your forest better.

• Free Consultation

• River Cleanups

• Natural Shorelines

We help you care for inland lakes as well as the Kalamazoo River and Thornapple River Watersheds in Barry County. By planting native natural shorelines and organizing cleaning ups, we help make our water cleaner and better.

• Free Consultation

• Treatment

• Education

If you have invasive species concerns, our coordinator can help you assess your property for management options and provide education on species on the state watch list. Treatment may be available for high priority species.

• Free Consultation

• Agency Referrals

• Certification

An area technician helps farmers protect our rural community by reducing soil erosion and runoff into public water. And any information about your farm is protected and confidential.