The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has awarded the Ottawa Conservation District $200,000 to continue surveying and treating for Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA). The work will be continued by the West Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) and will cover 4 counties (Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, and Allegan). Due to the desire to keep HWA from moving north, work is currently focused in Oceana county and will move south as the project continues. Containing HWA at the northernmost point is critical for stopping the spread into more heavily forested areas of the state.
September 8th Board Meeting – Public Hearing for FY27 OCD Appropriations Budget
The September 2026 Board meeting will also serve as a Public Hearing for the FY27 OCD Appropriations Budget. Appropriations Budget Version 1 The Board meeting will start promptly at 6:30 PM. Attend in person at the USDA Service Center Office at 16731 Ferris St, Grand...