Barry Conservation District is co-located with your local USDA NRCS office, due to the Federal Government shutdown we are unable to access our office, computing and phone resources, or USDA colleagues.

Conservation District staff continue to work with State and non-profit partners from our home offices. Email will be the most reliable way to access BCD staff during this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Nurturing Resiliency:

Farms, Forests, and Waterways

2024 Annual Report
2025/26 Conservation Needs & Priorities Survey

Our Mission:

To promote responsible natural resource and land-use management for present and future generations.

Areas of Work

  • Agriculture

    Free Confidential Risk Assessments, Agency Referrals, and Certifications

    Family Celebrating MAEAP Certification
  • Forestry

    Free Consultation, Technical Service Provider Referrals, and Possible Tax Reductions

    White Oak Initiative Workshop
  • Invasives

    Free Consultation, Education, and Low-Cost Treatment for Qualifying Species and Landowners

    Field Team Treating Mile-a-Minute Weed
  • Recycling

    Providing Support for Barry County Materials Management Planning, Household Hazardous Waste Events, Resources, and Education

    Loading Household Hazardous Waste
  • Waterways

    Free Consultation on Best Practices for Water Quality Monitoring and Natural Shoreline Design/Installation

    Thornapple Watershed Clean Up Group

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