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Environmentalists and, indeed, anyone who believes in conservation, are celebrating National Stewardship Week this week.
Celebrated annually since 1955, National Stewardship Week is one of the largest national programs promoting natural resource conservation.
This year, it is being marked the week of April 30 through May 7. The week is designed to shine a spotlight on the conservation efforts to preserve our ecology, natural resources, water quality and combat climate change.
"Water is the foundation for healthy ecosystems, farming, and agriculture. It is also a fundamentally important part of our daily lives. With Michigan being surrounded by 20 percent of the planet's fresh surface water, following conservation practices benefits every Michigander," said Tim Boring, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development director, in apress release. "Agriculture has an important role to play to improve water quality in our lakes, rivers, and watersheds. Together, through a variety of programs and local, state, and federal partnerships, we can make a tangible difference in our environment."
Healthy watersheds provide clean drinking water, healthy habitats for wildlife, water for agriculture which feeds our families and communities, outdoor recreation, and much more.
MDARD, local conservation districts, and other partners work together with producers to protect the state's watersheds through implementation of conservation practices aimed at improving local water quality.
Interested in MDARD's conservation programs and partnerships? Visit www.michigan.gov/mdard and click on the "Environment" button.