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Board of Directors and Meetings

About the Board and meetings

The Benzie Conservation District is administered by our Board of Directors, who ensure the success of our mission and provide input to our policies and strategies during regularly scheduled meetings. Directors are elected by local residents at Benzie Conservation District's Annual Meeting. 

The public is always welcome at Board meetings! Our Board meets the second Thursday of each month at 4:00pm in our office (280 S. Benzie Blvd, Beulah, MI 49617). 

Meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change but notice will be given in advance. Board meetings are held under the provisions of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267, P.A. 1976).

PLEASE NOTE: Our September 2026 board meeting has been rescheduled for September 17th at 4:00pm. 

Regular Board Meeting Schedule 2026

January 8
February 26
April 9
May 14
June 17
July 9
August 20
September 17
October 8
November 12
December 10

Nominating Petitions

The Benzie Conservation District (BCD) is a local unit of government whose mission is to preserve and enhance the natural resources of Benzie County. BCD is guided by a five-member Board of Directors. On December 9, 2026, BCD will hold an election for two seats on their Board. Any individual wishing to run for office must complete and submit a nominating petition to BCD by October 2, 2026. The BCD Board of Directors has identified a need for a candidate with a financial background, but any Benzie County resident 18 years or older is eligible for candidacy. The nominating petitions, and a description of Board Director duties and term lengths, can be found below or at the BCD Office. Petitions can be sent to [email protected], or delivered to Benzie Conservation District, PO Box 408, 280 S. Benzie Blvd., Beulah, MI 49617.
2 yr Nominating Petition
4 YR Nominating Petition
Description of Board Duties and TErms

Our Board of Directors

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John DeVine
Chairperson
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Lynn Gregory
Vice-Chair
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Roberta Dow
Director
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Greg Kindig
director
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Bill Anderson
director

Benzie Conservation District

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280 S. Benzie Boulevard
PO Box 408
Beulah, MI 49617
231.882.4391
| [email protected]

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Benzie Conservation District is a tax-exempt organization (ID number 38-6080998). Your gift is deductible from Federal taxes as allowed by law.

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  • Home
  • Events
  • About
    • Annual Reports
    • Benzie Natural Resource Assessment
    • BCD Policies
    • Board Directors & Meetings
    • Hinkle Nature Preserve
    • Staff
    • Employment
    • Volunteer
    • Links
    • Contact Us
  • Programs & Services
    • Aquatic Invasive Species
    • Critical Dunes
    • Education & Outreach >
      • Beach Clean Ups
      • District Readers
      • Leave No Trace/Salmon in the Classroom
      • Nature Hikes
    • Forestry Assistance Program
    • Invasive Species
    • Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program
    • Natural Resources Conservation Service
    • Produce Safety
  • SEEDLING SALES
  • Store
    • Shipping & store policies
  • Benzie Waters
    • NW Michigan Watersheds Coalition
    • CBM
    • Platte and Betsie River Clean Sweeps
    • Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program
    • Watersheds
  • Donate