"A nation that destroys it's soil, destroys itself"
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Conservation Districts are the local providers of natural resource management services that help our citizens conserve their lands and our environment for a cleaner, healthier, economically stronger Michigan.
Announcements
11/19/2021 - We're HIRING (updated)
The Saginaw Conservation District (SCD) is seeking to hire a full-time (40 hours per week) MAEAP Technician. This position serves both Saginaw and Bay Counties, however, is housed in the Saginaw County USDA Office. The focus of this position is to help farmers voluntarily prevent or minimize agriculture pollution risk on farms of all sizes and commodities. The ideal candidate will be experienced with agriculture professionals and best agricultural practices.
3/16/2020 - Re: COVID-19
Until further notice, The Saginaw Conservation District's face-to-face services have been suspended. Curb side assistance or pick-up is available, please call ahead. For the full closure letter, click here. *District Staff will continue to work both in office and remotely, feel free to contact us at saginawcd@gmail.com or go to "staff" above for specific technician email & voicemail.
What is our IMPACT? over the last 5 years...
Phosphorous
100,000 +
pounds of P reduced from over application
Trees
150,000 +
trees planted through our reforestation efforts
Acres
80,000
acres under nutrient management
Dollars
$ 3.85 million +
dollars brought into the
local economy
THE GREATEST THREAT TO OUR PLANET IS THE BELIEF THAT SOMEONE ELSE WILL SAVE IT.
- Robert Swan
DRINKING WELL WATER
NITRATE SCREENING
As a service provided by Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program, MAEAP, we are able to offer in-house nitrate screening.
RESIDENTIAL
SOIL SAMPLING
As a separate service, we offer soil analysis for residential applications. Bring in your soil for lawn, garden, greenhouse, or food plots. Contact us below, or you can email SamplingSaginaw@gmail.com for more information.
TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE
Call, click, or stop in, our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. You can also get information by phone or email, see below.