Nominating petitions due by Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 4:30pm

A Special Election is being called since unfortunately the Annual Meeting Election results were unable to be certified by MDARD as presented. The District Administrator apologizes for the failure to follow the proper procedures which contributed to this result.

Cass County Conservation District is currently accepting nominations for a conservation-minded county resident to serve on the Board of Directors to fill a partial 1-year term ending on 12/7/2025 for one (1) Board of Director position.
(Terms are not limited; Board positions are 4-year term)

The Conservation District Board consists of five (5) Directors.

The Special Election will be held from 12:30pm-2:30pm on Monday, March 10, 2025 prior to the regular Board meeting.

As locally elected public officials, Directors are responsible for the overall operation and management of the district, while the staff carry out the day-to-day activities. Board members develop and implement policy for staff as well as guide the district in conservation and stewardship activities to best serve our County’s future and strive to fulfill our mission to protect and enhance Cass County’s natural resources.

Blank nominating petitions are available at the Cass County Conservation District Office at 1127 E. State Street, Cassopolis, on the www.cassccdistrict.org website or by email request to [email protected]

Any resident in the Cass County Conservation District
(County of Cass, Michigan) is eligible to become a candidate.

For more information contact Korie Blyveis, District Administrator at 269-445-8641 x 5.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

The meeting will be held at the Pokagon Community Center from 4:30-7:30pm.

Meeting and election notice with details here.

Invitation here

Regular board meeting change from 9/9 to 9/16/2024.

Monday, September 16 at 3pm at the Cass County Council on Aging. The Public is invited to comment on the proposed revenues & expenses for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Full Public Notice details.

Cass County Conservation District – SESC Seasonal Inspector POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 

The Cass County Conservation District (CCCD) is a local unit of State government, assisting landowners with conservation and management of their natural resources and is currently seeking qualified applicants for a seasonal Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (SESC) Inspector to assist in enforcement of the State of Michigan Part 91 SESC Act requirements for Cass County. Part 91 requires no soil or sedimentation may cross property lines or enter a body of water. A permit is required for any “earth change” within 500 feet of a lake or stream or over an acre in size. Inspections are conducted to ensure protection of the environment and adherence to Part 91 rules. 

Primary functions of the job are to conduct field inspections, complete inspection logs, utilize and upkeep ESRI computer program with relevant data pertaining to permits, complete correspondence to permittees regarding inspection should improvements to controls be needed, assist with outreach educational efforts, and assist with general SESC program support as needed.

The inspector will be expected to drive using a personal vehicle to assigned sites within the County. The work environment is split between the office and outdoors. Clerical work includes the completion and maintenance of related reports and files.  Basic writing and filing skills as well as basic computer skills. The inspector will be trained to utilize the ESRI mapping software program utilized by the District. The work will be performed under the supervision of the Cass County Conservation District Board of Directors and District SESC Administrator and is subject to review by the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). The position is funded with SESC program funds only. 

Education: The applicant must possess a High School diploma. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is preferred. The applicant must have a current Storm Water Operator certification from Michigan EGLE.  

Experience: Must have one to two years of related experience such as related college-level coursework, such as landscape architecture, municipal code official training, earth sciences, or construction trade work, or demonstrated knowledge, ability and skills to perform the work. Must have a valid driver’s license, a cell phone and vehicle. 

Location: The individual will be employed by the Cass County Conservation District and report to work at the Cassopolis USDA Service Center, with remote work as assigned. Assignments will include properties in all Townships and Cities within Cass County. 

Salary: Compensation up to $18.40/hour depending on experience. 

Hours: Flexible schedule for up to 100 hours of compensated time until October 1, 2024.  Inspections must be conducted Monday – Saturday between the hours of 7:30am – 7:30pm. Mileage reimbursement at current Federal rate. No benefits are included. Desired starting date: immediately upon hire. How to Apply:  On or before July 18, 2024 submit your application or resume and cover letter in person, via regular mail or e-mail to the Cass Conservation District, Attn: District Administrator, 1127 E. State Street, Cassopolis, MI 4903, Email: [email protected] or call 269-445-8641 x 5 with questions.

The Cass County Conservation District Board will hold another Budget Workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.

See Official Notice here.

See Agenda here.

The Cass County Conservation District Board will hold a budget workshop on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3pm to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget. Public Notice Here

The April regular board meeting will be held April 15, 2024 at 3pm at the COA in Cassopolis. Public notice with meeting details.

The Cass County Conservation District will not be meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024. The regular board meeting has been changed to Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 3pm at the COA. See notice for details.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Cass County Conservation District Board of Directors Election

To all residents of the Cass County Conservation District, this notification supersedes the Election notice printed on 10/15/2022 and includes important corrected candidate information. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, between the hours of 5:30pm-8:00pm at the Cassopolis VFW a District Board of Directors Election will be held. 

The election is being held to fill new terms for two (2) Board of Director positions. (2) 4-year term position candidates include Alexander M. Bozymowski Jr. and Byron (Burne) Miller.

The election will be conducted during the District Annual Meeting being held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 5:30pm-8:00pm at the Cassopolis VFW, 131 S. Broadway Street, Cassopolis, MI 49031.  The Annual Meeting agenda includes highlights of conservation activities in fiscal year 2022, announcement of conservation awards, presentations by the Cassopolis FFA chapter and the US EPA Region 5 Water Division, along with the district annual report.

Voting is open to Cass County residents only. Absentee ballots are available at the Conservation District located at 1127 E. State St., Cassopolis, MI weekdays 8:00am-4:30pm except Federal Holidays.  Eligible voters are individuals of legal age who can demonstrate residency in Cass County, Michigan via one (1) piece of identification. For more information call (269) 445-8641 extension 5.

This notice and the original 10/15/22 notice meet the requirements of Conservation District Law. Cass County Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Karen Nelson
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Cass County Conservation District