Oceana Soil & Water Conservation District

Oceana Soil & Water Conservation District is a U.S. state government entity located in Shelby, Michigan, focused on environmental conservation and natural resource management. Registered in SAM.gov since October 2014, the organization specializes in providing local conservation services that support sustainable land and water resource initiatives. As a conservation district, it operates within a broader network of regional environmental protection and management efforts, working closely with state and federal agencies to promote ecological stewardship and community-based natural resource planning.

The district has secured significant federal grant awards, most notably a $250,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Cooperative Forestry Assistance program in July 2024. This three-year grant focuses on creating the Oceana Coastal Conservation Corridor, which involves landscape-scale forest restoration, wildlife habitat enhancement, and community resilience building activities. The project includes developing genetically improved tree seedlings, reforestation efforts, invasive species mitigation, and promoting sustainable forestry practices across non-federal lands in the Oceana region. Additionally, the district has received sub-awards from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, with grants explicitly aimed at helping Michigan citizens understand, plan, manage, protect, and utilize their natural resources. These sub-awards, dated October 29, 2024, and December 5, 2023, demonstrate the district's ongoing commitment to local conservation efforts and its collaborative approach with state-level agricultural and environmental agencies.