Conservation Districts in Michigan - The Basics -在密歇根保护区的基础—.pptVIP

What You’ll Learn In This Module Conservation Districts’ State and Federal partners Districts’ non-profit partners Other organizations Districts work with Discussion Questions How do the following groups assist Conservation Districts: Michigan Department of Agriculture USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Michigan Association of Conservation Districts National Association of Conservation Districts Who are some of the other organizations Districts traditionally partner with? In what MACD Region is your District located? Who is your MACD Chairperson representing your District at the state level? State and Federal Partners Conservation Districts partner with many local and statewide agencies, groups and organizations. Two of the main agencies that assist Districts are: Michigan Department of Agriculture and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Michigan Department of Agriculture The Conservation District Law (Public Act 297) states that the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) is responsible to assist Districts in the following areas: Offer assistance to the directors in implementing any of their responsibilities as District directors. To keep the directors informed of the activities of all other Districts, and to facilitate an interchange of advice and experience between the Districts. Michigan Department of Agriculture (continued) Approve and coordinate the programs of all Conservation Districts. Secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States and any of its agencies, and the state and any of its agencies, in the work of the Districts, and to formulate policies and procedures as MDA considers necessary for the extension of aid in any form from federal or state agencies to the Districts. Michigan Department of Agriculture (continued) To disseminate information throughout the state concerning the activities and programs of Conservation Districts and to encourage the formation of Districts in areas where their