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Benzie County Conservation District

The Benzie Unit endorsed the 0.1 millage request by the Benzie County Conservation District (links to non-League site) which will be on the August 3 ballot.

Conservation Districts are the local providers of natural resource management services that help citizens conserve their lands and the environment for a cleaner, healthier, economically stronger Michigan.

The continual reduction of funding from the state and county governments has forced the reduction of staff and hours that are available to perform these necessary functions. Without additional funding the Benzie Conservation District office will close.

Recently the Conservation District has been providing monitoring services for Platte Lake, the Herring Lakes, Betsie Bay and the lower Betsie River watersheds. Many of those concerned with preserving and protecting our water resources are fearful that without an active Conservation District water quality in many lakes and streams will diminish.

The main purpose of the Conservation District is to educate the community about best practices for land and water conservation. These efforts need to be ongoing.

This endorsement is based on LWVMI Land Use and Great Lakes Ecosystem Positions (links to LWV Michigan)