Resources

  • 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 h...
  • 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 re...
  • 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@m...
  • 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 Distr...
  • Welcome John Bowsky!

    We would like to welcome John Bowsky our newest Sanilac County Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) technician. John has ta...
  • The intersection of MAEAP and Michigan Produce Safety Risk Assessment

    Emily Hale (Michigan Produce Safety Risk Assessment Program technician) and Emily Crimmins (Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program te...
  • Transplanting Trees Successfully

    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...
  • BWCD Annual Report 2018

      The Blue Water Conservation District Staff have put together a summary of all the activities that have happened at the Conservation District in ...
  • Plantskydd Animal Deterrent

    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...
  • Fruit Tree Pruning Guide

    This 2 page flyer helps describe how to prune older fruit trees for maximum strength and fruit yield (for backyard style orchards)