Iron Baraga Conservation District

Forestry Assistance Program (FAP): Technical assistance is available regarding wildlife habitat, timber production, tree planting, recreation, and forest health. FREE on-site Visits, basic written information, and referrals to other service providers. Clean Boats Clean Waters– We operate a portable boat washing unit that visits local iron county lake boat launches offering information & a free boa

t wash to prevent the spread of aquatic invasives. Recycling- Annual recycling program of electronics, paper, scrap metal, and a variety of other items. Terrestrial Invasives– we offer identification, education, and treatment options from anything from buckthorn to wild parsnip and anything in-between. Iron Conservation District has been responsible in assisting in the elimination of invasive plants on more than 27 acres in the past year! Agriculture/Wildlife: The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) provides site visits, written plans, and assistance with applicable cost-share and management programs. Conservation plans can include information and recommendations on field plantings, stream bank erosion, wildlife habitat improvement, manure management systems, rotational grazing, and nutrient management. If interested please contact us at (906) 875-3765 and we can refer you to the appropriate office and program.