My City August 2022

Genesee Conservation District passionate about natural resources BY CHERYL DENNISON ® PHOTOS PROVIDED BY GCD

E stablished in 1946, the Genesee Conservation District (GCD) was created to protect the environment and natural resources in Genesee County. “We are a grassroots organization,” explains Administrator Angela Warren. “e GCD was formed as a result of the e‚ects of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s. Our aim is to work with landowners and land managers of public and private land to imple ment conservation best management practices.” Like other Michigan Conservation Districts, GCD is governed by a local, publicly-elected, ‹ve-member board serv ing four-year terms.

e GCD is grant-funded and overseen by the Mich igan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. “We have a historical relationship with the USDA and the Natural Resources Conserva tion Service (NRCS), and partner with other local agencies,” Warren states. e GCD works in collaboration with the City of Flint and provides forest manage ment for all city-owned trees throughout Flint. “We o‚er technical assistance,” she adds. “ough we are not a tree service, we do provide property owners with recommendations and in sight about tree care.” 

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