STATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA)

Department staff provide a variety of inspection, monitoring and compliance activities for the agricultural industry and consuming public. Serves as lead pesticide enforcement, food safety, bottled water and right-to-farm inspections.

St. Joseph Regional Office
4032 M-139, Bldg. 116
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 428-2575
Contact: Regional Office Manager

Lansing Regional Office
3001 Coolidge Dr., Suite 125
P.O. Box 30017
East Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 324-3237
Contact: Regional Office Manager

MDA Environmental Stewardship : (517) 335-6529
MDA Information /Questions : (800) 292-3939
Ag Pollution Emergency Asst. Prog. : (800) 405-0101

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

Department staff issue groundwater discharge permits, conduct inspections, monitor and investigate pollution incidents.

Kalamazoo District
7953 Adobe Rd.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 567-3500
Contact: Chief

State Programs:
Air Quality : (517) 373-7023
Drinking Water Protection : (517) 241-1300
Environmental Assistance : (517) 335-2419
Environmental Response : (517) 373-9837
Geological Survey : (517) 241-1515
Land and Water Management : (517) 373-1170
Surface Water Quality : (517) 373-1949
Storage Tanks : (517) 373-8168
Waste Management : (517) 373-2730
Pollution Emergencies (spills) : (800) 292-4706
Environmental Assistance Center : (800) 662 9278

Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program (MGSP)

Provides information on groundwater protection including programs for adults and schools. Offers cost share funds for rural well closure and other groundwater protection practices.

MSU-Extension Kalamazoo County
201 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Room 302
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 383-8830
Contact: AmeriCorps Member

Kalamazoo Conservation District
1911 W. Centre Ave.
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-1258
Contact: Groundwater Technician

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

They provide national leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, improve, and sustain our natural resources and environment.

Portage Service Center
1911 W. Centre Ave.
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-0696
Contact: Resource Conservationist

State of Michigan Office
3001 Coolidge Rd., Suite 250
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 324-5270
Contact: State Conservationist

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