Resources – Blue Water Conservation District

2023 Tree Auction Information

Our remaining trees are available in lots on Albrecht Auction. Bidding starts May 11th at 7pm and ends May 17th at 7:45pm. Click the links for more information. Below is the link for all 4 lots on the auction page...

Fruit Tree Pruning Resources and Videos

CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS FROM 2018 EVENT!!! Many resources were provided by Bob Tritten, MSUE Southeast Michigan Fruit Educator Emeritus, including how-to documents with illustrations in pdf form. You can download these documents below: Pruning Young, Mature, Abandoned, and Neglected...

Who ya gonna call??-Find more resources here!

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 resources and ways to connect to experts: Do you have question about...

In-person RUP testing opportunities for 2022-2023

In-person testing opportunities are now available! Find your nearest testing site here! Questions? Contact John Stone at 517-353-5134 or stonejo2@msu.edu

What is bare root stock?

If you've never purchased from a Conservation District before, you might not be familiar with Bare Root stock. Purchasing from a Conservation District Spring Tree and Plant Sale is less expensive than buying from a nursery and supports local Conservation,...