Conservation Districts - The Division works cooperately with Michigan's 82 conservation districts who deliver ESD's soil, water and energy conservation programs directly to landowners.
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) - Michigan's Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) was created to help protect our environment and wildlife. Michigan is partnering with the federal government to implement conservation practices of great significance to the state, and valuable to the nation, in matters of soil erosion, water quality, and wildlife habitat.
Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program - This program consists of five methods for preserving farmland and open space in Michigan.
Forestry Assistance Program (FAP) - Under an agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resoures (MDNR), the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) awards Forestry Assistance Program (FAP) grants to Conservation Districts (CD) across the state to provide education and one-on-one technical assistance to private landowners and communities. The purpose of the FAP grant is to assist Conservation Districts in their efforts to help Michigan citizens better understand, plan, manage, protect and utilize their forest resources. Forest health issues include, but are not limited to, Emerald Ash Borer, Oak Wilt, and Beech Bark Disease.
Intercounty Drains - ESD staff monitor more than 1,000 intercounty drains with a combined length of over 10,000 miles. ESD provides direction, holds public hearings, and oversees construction and financing of intercounty drain work.
Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program(MAEAP) - is an innovative, proactive program that helps farms of all sizes and all commodities voluntarily prevent or minimize agricultural pollution risks. MAEAP teaches farmers how to identify and prevent environmental risks and comply with state and federal environmental regulations. Farmers who successfully complete the three phases of a MAEAP system (Livestock, Farmstead, Cropping) are rewarded by becoming verified in that system.
Michigan Biosolids Land Application Program - ESD provides education and assistance to encourage the increased use of biosolids recycling and application.
Michigan Clean Sweep - This program focuses on developing a system for the legal, safe disposal of old, unwanted, suspended or canceled pesticides. By providing for proper disposal, MDA and EPA reduce the potential for adverse environmental impacts.
Michigan Emergency Tube - This is an educational tool for assisting Michigan farmers in developing emergency response plans specific to their farms.
Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program (MGSP) -The goal of the MGSP is to protect groundwater resources through voluntary, locally driven initiatives that address the concern of individuals and maintain a focus on realistic solutions and the financial and technical constraints which drive real-world decisions. Included are two highly successful initiatives: Michigan Clean Sweep and the Pesticide Container Recycling Program.
Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program - In 1998, Michigan became the first state to launch a voluntary environmental evaluation program for golf courses. Golf courses helped develop the program, which seeks to lower risk of groundwater contamination and support wildlife habitat.
Migrant Labor Housing - ESD licenses and inspects Michigan's 4,500 migrant labor housing units. The units are licensed annually and inspected twice a year.
Pesticide Management Plans - The plan describes how Michigan will reduce groundwater risks posed by certain pesticides as required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Right-to-Farm - Michigan has one of the most effective Right-to-Farm laws in the nation. The legislation directs the Michigan Commission of Agriculture to adopt Generally Accepted Agricultural Management Practices and review them annually. These practices help farmers protect the environment and minimize nuisance conditions.
Soil Survey - Technical soil maps are developed for the basis of production and resource management decisions.
Spill Response Team - Through rapid response and land application of recovered materials, Michigan saves tens of millions of dollars in cleanup costs from agrichemical spills.
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