Our work is focused on protecting, improving, and enhancing natural resources and the environment. We prioritize resources toward soil and water conservation, local food systems, urban land reuse, improving production agriculture, and the long-term viability of Genesee County’s resources. We work cooperatively with residents and landowners through the delivery of voluntary and non-regulatory programs, initiatives, and processes, by providing sound scientific knowledge, insight, and assistance.
We coordinate technical, financial, and educational resources to meet the needs of residents, land managers, and farmers. The District provides workshops, events, hands-on demonstrations, and technical assistance to farms and growers in order to boost production, regenerate soil health, and improve water quality. The District collaborates with local municipalities, other governmental units, and NGOs in the delivery of voluntary, non-regulatory conservation practices. We have an historical relationship with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The NRCS develops and maintains current best management practices and standards, which the District utilizes in the implementation of our mission. In cooperation with community groups, local, state, and federal agencies, we promote stewardship of soil, water, and other natural resources on public and private lands.
