Cass County Conservation District

05/28/2026

Everyone please welcome our 2026 Strike Team! They will be out and about surveying and treating Invasive species in Southwest Michigan all Summer. Feel free to give them a wave if you see them!

From Left to right: Danny, Skyler, Brad, and as always Jena.

05/28/2026

🚫 Please Do NOT Drain Pool Water into Lakes or Waterways 🚫

Dumping swimming pool water directly into lakes, streams, storm drains, or other surface waters can harm fish, wildlife, and water quality due to chlorine and other pool chemicals. This activity is not acceptable and may violate environmental regulations.

If you witness someone discharging pool water into a lake or other waterbody, please report it immediately to the Michigan EGLE Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS) Hotline so officials can respond as quickly as possible:

📞 Michigan EGLE Pollution Hotline: 800-292-4706

Protecting our lakes starts with all of us. Thank you for helping keep our local waterways clean and healthy! 🌊🐟💧

05/28/2026

Anyone interested in looking for these at one of our County Parks? We haven’t scheduled Hikes with a Naturalist due to Korie’s ankle surgery recovery but we might be able to pull something together in June if you are interested. Please message us if you are interested and what park you are closest to.

How many of these little critters have you seen lately? 👀

You can find a link to download a PDF copy of the handout in the comments.

05/26/2026

FYI while out swimming this summer:

MDHHS is reminding residents and visitors to avoid foam on Michigan lakes, rivers, and other surface waters.

05/26/2026

💧 FREE WELL WATER TESTING 💧

Have your well water tested this Wednesday & Thursday! Simply drop off your water sample in a clean bottle with your name clearly labeled.

📍 Cass County Conservation District
1127 E. State Street, Cassopolis, MI 49031

📝 Please fill out the sample form before dropping off your water:
https://forms.gle/KG5tJAkVs5YN2CtT7

Help ensure your family’s water is safe and clean! 🚰🧪

05/22/2026

It will be unlawful to introduce, import, sell, possess with intent to distribute, or intentionally propagate these species in Michigan.

Six species added to Michigan’s invasive plant lists following MI Commission of Ag & Rural Development vote Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 05/21/2026 02:12 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences News Release The following news release was issued as a b...

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Here’s a Cass MAEAP farm utilizing new technology for planting - great conservation move!

05/16/2026

Thank you Matt Meersman and all involved with the 26th Annual St. Joseph River Basin Symposium - it was very informative and provided some great networking opportunities connecting folks passionate about water together.