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The Iron Baraga Conservation District Main Office is Moving to the Windsor Center in Iron River!
*Our New Open/Walk-In Office Hours After March 1st, 2026, will be:
*Please Note: Much of our work takes place outside the office. If you are seeking a specific staff member, please make an appointment with them.
Spring:
Hours for March 1st, 2026 to June 7th, 2026:
Monday: 9 AM-4 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM-4 PM
Wednesday: Noon-6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM-4 PM
Friday: Closed
**Other Hours By Appointment Only**
Easter Monday: Closed April 6th, 2026
Memorial Day: Closed May 25th, 2026
Tree Sale: This Office Will Be Closed April 15th, 2026 -April 28th, 2026
All Staff Offsite @ 444 Parks Farm Road, Amasa, Michigan 49920
Please Call
Summer:
Hours for June 7th, 2026 to August 15th, 2026:
Monday: 9 AM-4 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM-4 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM-6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM-4 PM
Friday: Closed
**Other Hours By Appointment Only**
Juneteenth: Closed June 19th, 2026
Independence Day(s): Closed July 3rd, 2026 & July 4th, 2026
Fall:
Hours for August 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
(*Due to Field Work & Low Staffing)
Monday: 9 AM-4 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM-4 PM
Wednesday: Noon-6 PM
Thursday: *Closed/TBD
Friday: Closed
**Other Hours By Appointment Only**
Labor Day: Closed September 7th, 2026
Columbus Day: Closed October 12th, 2026
Veterans Day: Closed November 11th, 2026
Thanksgiving: Closed November 26th, 2026
*We are closed for all weather conditions that could impact the safety of our staff. If the schools are closed, we probably are closed as well. Please see our Facebook Page for weather-related closings.
*High Winds: Site visits to forest land may be rescheduled due to high winds
History
Soil & Water Conservation Districts started during the dust bowl years. Iron Conservation District and Baraga Conservation District merged on Feb 9th, 2016 and formed the Iron Baraga Conservation District. We now serve both Iron and Baraga Counties.
About Us
Iron Baraga Conservation District is one of Michigan's 77 Conservation Districts. We are providers of natural resource management services and information. Our goal is simple: To help local citizens manage their lands and preserve our environment.
How We Do It
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you. Funding for our programs, projects, workshops, and outreach events come from our tree sale, grants, contracts, and donations.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Iron Baraga Conservation District Board Meetings
Members of the public can provide input or ask questions during the general public comment period at the beginning and end of each meeting.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the Iron Baraga Conservation District via email at ironbaragacd@gmail.com at least two weeks prior to the scheduled event.
Requests made after that time will be honored if possible.
Board Meetings are typically held on the fourth Friday of every month.
Normal Location:
Hardwood Steakhouse
12865 M-28, Covington, Michigan 49919
10 AM CST/11 AM EST
Upcoming Board Meetings:
December 30th, 2025 *Special Meeting Part 91: Atrium @ 833 Riverside Ave, Iron River, MI 49935
January 23rd, 2026 @ Hardwood
February 20th, 2026 @ Hardwood
March 27th, 2026 @ Hardwood
April 10th, 2026 *Early Due to Tree Sale @ Hardwood
May 22nd, 2026 @ Hardwood
June TBD *Annual Meeting & Election @ Location TBD
July 24th, 2026 @ Hardwood
August 28th, 2026 @ Hardwood
September 18th, 2026@ Hardwood *Budget Hearing FY 27 - Reserve/Backup September 25th, 2026
October 23rd, 2026 @ Hardwood
November 6th, 2026 @ Hardwood *Firm Date Pending Due to UP Holiday & Thanksgiving
December 11th, 2026 @ Hardwood *Firm Date Pending Due to Hanukkah & Christmas