Our mission is to protect and enhance Cass County’s natural resources by providing educational and technical services to all landowners.
All our Employees & Board Members have a love for conservation & it shows in their daily efforts. If you see us out in the community please feel free to share your ideas to improve Cass County’s natural resources.
Started February 29, 2016 at 16 hours per week. Korie had tried to be full-time SESC Administrator but is back serving the role of Administrator with 50% of her time dedicated to SESC permitting. She is certified by the State of Michigan to perform duties under the SESC Comprehensive classification (inspector/administrator) and is a certified Wetland delineator.
Korie is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a BA in Environmental Studies and Communications.
She is an 27 year resident of Cass County, prior Newberg Township Clerk and St. Joseph County MSU Extension Resource Recovery Agent.
Started March 12, 2024.
Started February 12, 2020.
The District is the Michigan Part 91 Enforcing Agency for Cass County. Pat completed DEQ training on March 11, 2020 to be certified as a Stormwater Management Operator. He conducts Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control inspections for the County and assists with other District activities as needed.
A Conservation District Board consists of five (5) elected directors who serve four (4) year terms. The District election is nonpartisan and the directors are elected by the residents of the district at large.
Liaison Duties: Human Resources, Recycling, & SESC
Liaison Duties: CISMA, Human Resources, & Reforestation/Wildlife/Habitat
Liaison Duties: MAEAP
Liaison Duties: Public Relations & Water Quality
Liaison Duties: Recycling & Water Quality
Associate Directors
Liaison Duties: SESC, Water Quality, & Reforestation/Wildlife/Habitat
