Natural Resources

MSU Extension-Oakland provides learning experiences about taking care of the water, soil and plants that represent the quality of life in Oakland County.  We offer workshops, seminars and classes on lakescaping and maintaining an environmentally friendly yard.  The Conservation Stewards Program provides opportunities for learning and volunteering.

MSU Extension-Oakland County offers a variety of resources, educational programs, services, and volunteer training programs in natural resource and ecosystem management, agriculture, conservation, and environmental stewardship.

MSU Extension-Oakland offers the following programs, resources and services related to natural resources:

• Water Resource Management
       Residential     
       Agricultural 
• Lake and Pond Management 
• Native and Invasive Species (aquatic and land)
• Soil Management
• Volunteer training in your community - Please contact Linda Smith at 248-858-0887 if you would like to be added to the waiting list and notified of the next Conservation Stewards Program that will be offered in Fall 2012.

Impacts We've Made in Oakland County

2011 Conservation Stewards Program Annual Report (file size 198k)
"Michigan Conservation Stewards Program Benefits Community" (file size 120k)
2009 Program Highlights (file size 6.71mb)
2008 Annual Report (file size 1.82k)
"Don't Guess ... Soil Test! Grow healthy plants, save money, protect water quality" (file size 121k)
"Emerald Ash Borer Field Day spotlights campus, field, industry collaboration" (file size 168k)
"Volunteer Conservation Stewards 'Bringing Knowledge to Life'" (file size 168k)
"Commissioners and MSU Extension Partner to Preserve Lakes" (file size 166k)
"Conservation Stewards Program Working in Oakland County" (file size 129k)

For further information, please contact MSU Extension-Oakland County, 248-858-0887.

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