Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Schoolcraft Conservation District is to promote and facilitate the wise use of natural resources in Schoolcraft County. 

Our Vision 
A self-sustaining conservation district that educates and engages its constituents and drives on-the-ground activities addressing the resource needs of current and future generations.

Our Constituents 
Our constituents include both land-owning and non-land-owning residents of Schoolcraft County, as well as non-resident landowners. Visitors to Schoolcraft County are also important to the district. 

Our Priorities

• Invasive Species: We work to promote the control of invasive species and facilitate projects that directly control them.
• Recycling: We work to promote recycling and facilitate projects that increase recycling in the county. 
• Wildlife Management: We work to promote the concept of wildlife management and facilitate projects that improve management for both game and non-game species. 
• Rare and Endangered Species: We work to promote the preservation of rare and endangered species and facilitate projects that directly affect them. 
• Agriculture: We work to promote agricultural activities and facilitate services to existing agriculture community as well as facilitate projects that increase agricultural activity. 
• Forestry: We work to promote forest management and facilitate services and projects that result in well-managed private forest lands.

Our Values
Our work is guided and informed by our commitment to:

• Environmental Stewardship: We are committed to continually working toward sustainable preservation and use of our natural resources, through education, outreach, habitat enhancement, responsible land management, and/or the small actions we make day-to-day.
• Collaboration: We believe in the inherent value of diverse thinking and collective wisdom. Whether it be between ourselves, community members, or our partners, we welcome collaborative interaction and strive to make the best of use the contributions we receive—from wherever they might come.
• Community Engagement: Our organization, led by a board of locally elected directors, is here to serve the people of Schoolcraft County as we address issues that affect our constituents. We encourage community members to ask questions, voice their ideas, and engage in the services and programs we offer. 
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Diversity drives creative problem-solving and strengthens our conservation efforts in an intersectional world. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment by listening, welcoming, and engaging with diverse communities and perspectives. 
• Education and Outreach: Public education and awareness are key factors in ensuring the preservation and wise use of our collective natural resources. We are dedicated to promoting outreach activities and community education in a way that encourages curiosity and engagement. 
• Transparency and Accountability: As a government subdivision elected by and for the people, we have a duty to be honest with the public and accountable for our efforts. We seek to improve ourselves and our work through continuous reflection and evaluation.
• Science and Resource Driven: We use the science and resources available to guide our decisions on policy, strategy, and operations.
• Achieving Lasting Results that Are Future-Oriented: We plant trees so our children can enjoy the shade. Although meeting the needs of the present generation is important, we also acknowledge that we only have one earth, and as such make decisions with the goal of preserving that earth for the generations to come.
• Active and Informed Leadership: As stewards of our local ecology and representatives of the community, we acknowledge the responsibility we have to remain active in and knowledgeable about conservation.

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