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Hiring new SESC Inspector/program assistant

Cass County Conservation District – SESC Inspector/Program Assistant

Cass County Conservation District is seeking applicants for the part-time Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program (SESC) inspector/program assistant position. Duties include SESC site inspections, permit preparation, related clerical, and general program promotion. 

Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.  Submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Korie Blyveis, District Administrator at korie.blyveis@macd.org. Please contact Korie with any questions by email or phone at 269-445-8641 x 5.
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Special Education Events!

We are starting tonight with a series of education opportunities open to the public for those interested in Conservation issues.

Forests Pests Program – 1/6/18  at the Cassopolis Public Library starting at 6pm

Edible Wild Plant Workshop – at the Vandalia Community Center starting at 5:30pm

Pollinator Habitat – Grasslands Workshop with the MUCC – at Camp Friedenswald starting at 6pm

Hope to see you at one or all of these events!

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Special Board Meeting January 30, 2018

Cass County Conservation District
PUBLIC NOTICE
Special Meeting

To all residents of Cass County, notice is hereby given that the Cass County Conservation District will hold a special meeting of the District Board at the USDA Service Center conference room located at 1127 E. State Street. Cassopolis, MI 49031 on the 30th day of January 2018, at 8:30am.

The purpose of the meeting is:

  • to consider CISMA grant funded Outreach Educator position which will become open after February 2, 2018.
  • to review Government Shutdown

This notice is posted in compliance with applicable law.

Cass County Conservation District will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting to individuals with disabilities, upon reasonable notice to the District.  For more information contact Korie Blyveis, District Administrator at 269-445-8641 extension 5 or korie.blyveis@macd.org.

You are invited to attend and become a part of building the conservation efforts in Cass County.  All persons interested will be given an opportunity to present comments during public comment period.

Dan Stutsman, Chairman
Cass County Conservation District

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2018 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule

The Cass County Conservation District Board voted to continue holding their Board of Directors monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:30am and to meet at the USDA Service Center conference room located at 1127 E. State Street, Cassopolis, MI 49031.

Please join us at the meetings and be involved with your local Conservation District.  FYI – We do plan to schedule at least one meeting a year at a different location (MAEAP verified location tour) so, you may want to check in for possible location change.

Board of Director Meeting Dates

 

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Budget Hearing Notice

Cass County Conservation District

PUBLIC NOTICE

Budget Hearing

To all residents of Cass County, notice is hereby given that the Cass County Conservation District will hold a public hearing before the regular monthly District Board meeting with new location at

A-mazing Acres, 18430 US-12 East, Edwardsburg, MI 49112
on the 13th day of September 2017, at 8:30am.

The purpose of the hearing is to consider the proposed budget of estimated expenses and revenues of the Cass County Conservation District for the 2017-2018 fiscal year.  A copy of the proposed budget will be posted for public inspection one week prior to meeting.  A tour of recently MAEAP verified farm A-mazing Acres will follow meetings.

This notice is posted in compliance with applicable law.

Cass County Conservation District will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting to individuals with disabilities, upon reasonable notice to the District.  For more information contact Korie Blyveis, District Administrator at 269-445-8641 extension 5 or korie.blyveis@macd.org.

You are invited to attend and become a part of building the conservation efforts in Cass County.  All persons interested will be given an opportunity to present comments at said public hearing.

Jeff Blyveis, Chairman
Cass County Conservation District

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Resource Assessment Survey

Please take the time to complete and return the resource assessment survey to us so we may better plan for future activities as we all learn new ways to conserve our natural resources.  Feel free to give us advice on what educational programs you would like us to offer next and if you have a skill you would like to share then absolutely stop in and join our volunteer team – I do truly believe that together we can make a difference!

Korie Blyveis, District Administrator

Click here to be directed to Resource Assessment Survey