Proudly Providing Conservation Services

To Michigan's Sanilac, St. Clair, and Macomb Counties

2026 Tree Sale Ordering

Click here to view our 2026 Tree Sale Ordering information.

MSU Extension Winter Ag Meeting Schedule

Click here to view the schedule.

NEW

2026 St. Clair County Plat Books Are Now Available

Pick up your new plat book at either location. Cost is still $35.00 (plus $2.10 tax). (4% surcharge for credit cards)

Please join us at the Pankiewicz Cider Mill & Farm Market for a fruit tree pruning workshop on March 5th.

This event is free, but space is limited.

Blog posts

2026 Tree Sale Information
January 29, 2026
To view our online store: On mobile device- in the top right corner, click the three lines, click shop and begin shopping! On computers & ...
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MSU Record Keeping System for Crop Production
May 14, 2025
Click here to view the MSU Record Keeping System for Crop Production.
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What is bare root stock?
January 23, 2025
If you've never purchased from a Conservation District before, you might not be familiar with Bare Root stock. Purchasing from a Conservation Distr...
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MDARD Pesticide Certification Website
October 17, 2024
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development has updated their Pesticide Certification Website and made it more user friendly! Check it out!
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Fruit Tree Pruning Resources and Videos
March 27, 2023
CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS FROM 2018 EVENT!!! Many resources were provided by Bob Tritten, MSUE Southeast Michigan Fruit Educator Emeritus, including h...
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Find more resources here!
December 19, 2022
Though we have a diverse staff here at the Blue Water Conservation District, we do not have all the answers to your questions! Here is a list of re...
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Transplanting Trees Successfully
April 01, 2019
Proper care of planting stock often contributes to the survival and growth of the trees. Never store in direct sunlight. Keep trees cool and ou...
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Plantskydd Animal Deterrent
September 20, 2018
Plantskydd is a product we offer that is designed to keep wildlife away from trees and shrubs. This odorous deterrent works for up to 3 months (h...
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Fruit Tree Pruning Guide
September 20, 2018
This 2 page flyer helps describe how to prune older fruit trees for maximum strength and fruit yield (for backyard style orchards)
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