About Gogebic Conservation District
Gogebic Conservation District is one of Michigan's 78 Conservation Districts. We are providers of natural resource management services and information. Our goal is simple: To help local citizens manage their lands and preserve our environment for a clean, healthier, economically stronger Michigan.
History
Conservation Districts were formed during the dust bowl years. At one time we were referred to as The Soil Conservation District. That has since changed to reflect our total environmental conservation goals.
Our Mission
Mission: To encourage the wise use of our natural resources through promotion and education.
Vision: We will protect, conserve and encourage the use of our natural resources in a responsible manner.
Vision: We will protect, conserve and encourage the use of our natural resources in a responsible manner.
Annual Election to be held on September 17, 2021 at 10 am at 500 N. Moore Street. Absentee ballots may be requested by Gogebic County residents by calling the office at 906-663-4512.
The function of Conservation Districts is to assist landowners with practices to improve and/or protect their land and water resources; and manage habitat for fish, wildlife and other natural resources for present and future generations.
The Board participates in identifying the conservation needs and desires of the citizens of the district and through resources of available natural resource programs, coordinates and manages the implementation of activities addressing those needs and desires. If interested in membership on the Gogebic Conservation District Board of Directors, please contact the District Office at 906-663-4512.
The function of Conservation Districts is to assist landowners with practices to improve and/or protect their land and water resources; and manage habitat for fish, wildlife and other natural resources for present and future generations.
The Board participates in identifying the conservation needs and desires of the citizens of the district and through resources of available natural resource programs, coordinates and manages the implementation of activities addressing those needs and desires. If interested in membership on the Gogebic Conservation District Board of Directors, please contact the District Office at 906-663-4512.
Join us
The Gogebic Conservation District monthly board meetings are typically* held every 3rd Friday at 10 am CST at the County Natural Resources Center, 500 N. Moore St. Bessemer, Michigan.
*See meeting posting at top of page.
*See meeting posting at top of page.
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We are also the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Agent for Gogebic County
If you are planning on building or doing any sort of earthwork in the county, you may require a permit.
For forms and applications regarding SESC permits in Gogebic County, use the button below.
For forms and applications regarding SESC permits in Gogebic County, use the button below.
Current Projects
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Invasive Species Control
We are regularly working on controlling, treating, and providing education on common invasive species. If you're looking for a great resource to either identify or report invasive species, check out the Midwest Invasive Species Network: https://www.misin.msu.edu/ |
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Gogebic Conservation District - 500 N. Moore Street - Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 663-4512
soil@gogebiccountymi.gov
(906) 663-4512
soil@gogebiccountymi.gov