Southeast Michigan Resource Conservation and Development Council

At the Southeast Michigan Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D Council), we strive to help the people of Southeast Michigan take better care of their natural resources; better utilize the services of local, state and federal agencies; while improving their community's economy, environment and quality of life.

Council efforts serve Lenawee, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties, and the City of Detroit.

The RC&D Council currently is assisting communities and businesses in addressing the Emerald Ash Borer infestation in Southeast Michigan in a positive way, by implementing several grants from the USDA Forest Service. Efforts focus on recycling and developing value-added products from trees removed as part of EAB eradication efforts, and include: demonstration projects, training sessions, an inventory program, and education and outreach efforts. Visit the Ash Utilization Options Project section of our web site for more information.

Blackeyed Susans, courtesy of Louise K. Broman; Box Turtle, courtesy of the National Park Service; Detroit Skyline, courtesy of Dave Brenner; Farm and Willow Bank Planting, courtesy of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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