About Us

The Allegan Conservation District is “unique” local unit of State Government, that utilizes state, federal and private sector resources to solve today’s conservation problems. The guiding philosophy of the Allegan Conservation District is that decisions on conservation issues should be made at the local level, by local people.

Mission Statement
The Allegan Conservation District is dedicated to helping all land users wisely manage the natural resources of Allegan County. We strive to achieve this in an economically feasible way through working partnerships to sustain the natural resources for future generations.

Created to serve as stewards of natural resources, the Allegan Conservation District take an ecosystem approach to conservation and protection. Conservation Districts are referred to as “gateways” in our local community. We provide linkages between land managers and a host of conservation service providers that include state, federal and local governments, conservation organizations, and Internet resources. The District continually scans the needs of our community, work in partnership with others involved in conservation to set local priorities, and develop action plans to solve natural resource problems. The delivery of these efforts by District allows citizens to manage their private lands for a cleaner, healthier Michigan. It allows the public a point of access in their communities when questions arise on how to manage natural resources.

You can also find the ACD on Facebook

For more information on Michigan Conservation Districts visit the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts webpage at macd.org

Though conservation Districts are local units of state government, they are not funded by state dollars alone. Districts must compete for funds from other public and private sources, charge for some services, and establish partnerships with local entities and individuals to achieve mutual goals and to provide needed services. You can help support the district and get conservation on the land. Donations to the Allegan Conservation District are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. They can be mailed to:

Allegan Conservation District

1668 Lincoln Rd

Allegan, MI 49010

Or contact us at:

Phone (269)673-8965 ext 4

Fax (269)673-9671


Allegan Consveration District Directory
Program Name Phone Number / Address
Critical Dune Services Kelly Goward

Allegan Conservation District
1668 Lincoln Road
Allegan, MI 49010
Ph 269-673-8965 ext. 4
kelly.goward@macd.org

Backyard Habitat Kelly Goward

Allegan Conservation District
1668 Lincoln Rd
Allegan MI 49010
Ph 269-673-8965 ext. 4
kelly.goward@macd.org

Tree Seedling Sale District Staff

Allegan Conservation District
1668 Lincoln Rd
Allegan MI 49010
Ph 269-673-8965 ext. 4

Forestry Kelly Goward

Allegan Conservation District
1668 Lincoln Rd
Allegan MI 49010
Ph 269-673-8965 ext. 4
kelly.goward@macd.org

NRCS Bruce Van Den Bosch

USDA Service Center
1668 Lincoln Road
Allegan, MI 49010
Ph: 269-673-8903 ext 110

Groundwater Stewardship Kyle Mead

1035 E. Michigan Avenue
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: (269) 657-4030 ext. 5
Fax: (269) 657-4925

Rabbit River Watershed Kelly Goward

Allegan Conservation District
1668 Lincoln Road
Allegan, MI 49010
Ph 269-673-8965 ext. 4
kelly.goward@macd.org

Contact Us

Allegan Conservation District
1668 Lincoln Road (M-40 North)
Allegan, MI 49010
Phone: 269-673-8965 ext. 4
Fax: 269-673-9671
Email: kelly.goward@macd.org