What JACKSON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT does

Jackson County Conservation District (JCCD) is a locally elected, nonpartisan government entity established in 1948 under Michigan state law and administered by an elected board of directors. It is headquartered at 211 West Ganson, Suite 200, Jackson, Michigan, with a staff of approximately 12, and operates exclusively within Jackson County. Its mandate is to preserve, improve, and protect the health of local lands, waterways, and wildlife habitats through technical assistance, education, and program delivery to local residents, farmers, landowners, hunters, and volunteers.

JCCD's core offerings include volunteer water quality monitoring (Adopt-A-Stream, Winter Stonefly Hunt), agricultural environmental assurance programming (MAEAP/CTAP, RAP soil health assessments, Transition to Organic support), invasive species management via the multi-county JLW CISMA, equipment rental (Truax no-till grass drill), soil testing, household hazardous waste and scrap tire collection events, Hunter Access Program enrollment, and seasonal native plant and tree sales. The technology footprint is conventional: macroinvertebrate sampling protocols, third-party lab soil analysis, and standard website/newsletter delivery. Programs are delivered through direct in-person engagement at the district office, community event pickup (Jackson County Fairgrounds, Grow Jackson Farm Stop), and co-hosted workshops with partner organizations.

The business model combines government grants (from Jackson County, MDARD, USDA NRCS, JLW CISMA), tax-deductible community donations, and small fee-for-service revenue (soil testing at $20–$25/sample, $20/vehicle for hazardous waste, $10/ticket for mushroom workshops, $6/plant and $90/kit plant sale bundles). Customer segments are Jackson County residents, farmers and agricultural landowners, hunters, and volunteers. The organization is bound by geographic restrictions: services are open to Jackson County residents only, and business waste is excluded from hazardous waste events. JCCD holds no patents, has no funding rounds, and has no parent company or external institutional ownership.

Name

JACKSON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Legal name

Jackson County Conservation District

Website

https://jacksoncd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jackson County Conservation District is a locally elected Michigan government entity established in 1948 that delivers water quality monitoring, agricultural environmental assurance, invasive species management, soil testing, and conservation education to Jackson County residents, farmers, and landowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conservation District Services

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE), Watershed/Source Water & Raw Water Quality Monitoring (intakes, reservoirs, groundwater) (EUANAJAH), Facilities Maintenance & Environmental Services (Waste, Water, Trail Maintenance, Restrooms) (THAAAGAI)

Keywords

• Natural resource management
• Water quality monitoring
• Agricultural environmental assurance
• Invasive species management
• Soil testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Program and Service Fees: Fees charged for soil testing services ($25/sample for 1-4, $20/sample for 5+), equipment rental (Truax Grass Drill with $50 additional fee for rentals outside Jackson County), and event participation fees such as $20/vehicle for household hazardous waste collections and $10/vehicle for mushroom workshops.
2. Plant and Tree Sales: Sales of native plants, trees, and conservation seed mixes. Individual native plants priced at $6 each, kit bundles at $90 each. Participates in Pheasants Forever Partner Seed Program for custom conservation seed mixes.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from community members to support conservation programs and district mission. Contact: Colten Franzen at 517-395-2082.
4. Government Grants and Funding: Funding provided by Jackson County for environmental programs including household hazardous waste collections. Collaboration with MDARD, USDA NRCS, and other government entities for conservation initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jackson County Conservation District delivers natural resource management services to Jackson County, Michigan residents, farmers, and landowners. Core offerings include volunteer water quality monitoring (Adopt-A-Stream), MAEAP/CTAP farm environmental assurance verification, soil testing, no-till drill equipment rental, invasive species management, household hazardous waste and scrap tire collection events, native plant and tree sales, Hunter Access Program private-land leasing, and community conservation education workshops.

Product overview

Jackson County Conservation District (JCCD) offers a comprehensive suite of conservation programs and services focused on natural resource management in Jackson County, Michigan. The organization operates as a locally controlled resource management district created in 1948. Its core offerings include environmental monitoring programs (Adopt-A-Stream volunteer water quality monitoring, Winter Stonefly Hunt), agricultural support services (MAEAP/CTAP farm environmental assurance programs, Transition to Organic farming resources, Farmland Conservation), equipment rentals (No-till Truax Grass & Grain Drill), soil testing services, invasive species management through JLW CISMA, recycling and hazardous waste collection events, Hunter Access Program for private land hunting access, and community education programs. JCCD also conducts seasonal plant and tree sales offering Michigan-native genotype plants including individual specimens and pre-configured garden kits, and hosts workshops on topics like mushroom cultivation. The organization connects local residents with conservation knowledge and resources through technical assistance, education, and volunteer opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adopt-A-Stream Volunteer Monitoring Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Water quality monitoring data collected through volunteer macroinvertebrate sampling helps assess ecological quality of Michigan rivers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Government partner for Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). Provides third-party verification that farms meet Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices requirements. Operations are re-verified every 5 years.
• Legacy Land ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization dedicated to protecting farmland in Jackson County. Their mission is to secure a land base for nature, agriculture, recreation and freshwater for future generations. Preserves land through conservation easements and land donations to land trust organizations.
• JLW CISMA (Jackson, Lenawee and Washtenaw Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative grant-funded initiative spanning three counties for prevention, detection, eradication and control of invasive species. Creates strategic plans for reducing invasive species threats and provides outreach and educational opportunities for local citizens.
• Pheasants ForeverminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipates in Pheasants Forever Partner Seed Program. Customers can order custom and other conservation seed mixes through JCCD at the same prices, with shipments going directly to customers. Benefits the Jackson County Conservation District.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing technical and financial assistance to support voluntary conservation efforts. Nearly 100 years of experience working with private landowners to promote healthy soil and water. Motto: 'helping people help the land'.
• Washtenaw County Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting 102 Mushroom Workshop with Washtenaw County Conservation District, combining educational resources and sharing workshop delivery costs.
• Dahlem Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts Adult Conservation Series educational presentations including Gardening for Pollinators, More than Morels mushroom identification, USDA Conservation Practices, and rare butterfly habitat presentations.
• BirtleBeeminorOthersLocal nursery in Concord, Michigan providing Michigan-native genotype plants for JCCD's native plant fundraiser sales.
• Recycling JacksonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner enabling acceptance of latex paint at household hazardous waste collection events.
• Great Lakes Mushroom Company (GLMC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts hands-on mushroom cultivation workshops with JCCD. GLMC provides expert instruction, grow kits, and exclusive product offers for attendees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jackson-county-conservation-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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