The Gun River Watershed (Watershed) encompasses an area of 73,272 acres in Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan. The Gun River flows from Gun Lake through agricultural land into the urbanizing area of Otsego Township, Allegan County, where it joins the Kalamazoo River.
Shawn McKenney
Project Manager
Rabbit/Gun River Watershed Projects
Allegan Conservation District
1668 Lincoln Road
Allegan, MI 49010
Ph 269-673-8965 ext. 3
Ph 269-673-9671
Have you ever wondered why your neighbors lawn is so green? Have you ever had your soil tested? Well, now is your chance to catch up with your neighbors lawn. A free soil testing program is now offered for your home or garden.
>100% Free soil testing for Gun River Watershed residents
>We cover the shipping charges to the lab as well as the lab analysis
>Soil Testing is for pH, lime deficiency, available phosphorous, potassium, calcium and magnesium
>We will provide recommendations for lime and fertilizer after soil results are returned
>Your lawn can be more productive! And you can use less phosphorous!
Soil Sampling Instructions:
For a large lawn or garden, 10 to 15 sub-samples should be taken.
Take sub-samples in a random or zig zag pattern.
Avoid road edges, next to concrete foundations, walks etc.
Take samples at 4” deep for turf and 6” deep for a garden.
In a large container mix all sub-samples and air dry approximately 2 cups for soil analysis.
For more information call: Shawn McKenny at 269.673.8965
Please leave your name, address, phone number and sample site (garden, lawn etc) with soil sample.
Drop sites for dried soil samples:
GUN LAKE BUILDING SUPPLY AND RENTAL CENTER
81-124TH STREET
SHELBYVILLE, MI 49344
SHAWN MCKENNEY
ALLEGAN CONSERVATION DISTRICT
1668 LINCOLN ROAD M-40N
ALLEGAN, MI 49010
PAUL WYLIE
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OFFICE
3255 122ND AVENUE
ALLEGAN, MI 49010