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About the Farmer-Led Watershed Conservation Group

Farmers helping farmers, that’s the heart of our mission. Through the Farmer-Led Watershed Conservation Group, we work together to adopt practical conservation practices that build healthier soils, boost yields, cut input costs, and keep valuable nutrients on the land and out of our waterways. It’s all about protecting our farms, our water, and our future in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
We invite farmers to join us at our monthly meetings, Farmer-Led Group events, and local conservation district programs to explore the many benefits of on-farm conservation. These gatherings are a great way to learn how practical conservation practices can improve your land, boost productivity, and even save you money.
Interested in getting involved? We’d love to hear from you! Click here to fill out a contact form and let us know your interests! Our team is here to help you find the right conservation practices for your operation.

Healthy soil makes healthy water and healthy farms. While water pollution can come from many places, we know that farmers can be some of the best land stewards around. That’s why we’re working with local producers to keep nutrients on the field, where they help crops grow, instead of washing into nearby rivers and lakes.
Excess phosphorus from runoff is one of the biggest drivers of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. To tackle this, Michigan set a goal to reduce phosphorus entering the lake by 40% by 2025. Farmers play a key role in achieving that and in doing so, they can also build better soil, improve yields, and protect their land for future generations.
The WLEB Farmer Led Conservation group is a network of farmers across the watershed to implement proven conservation practices that work for both the farm and the environment. Whether it’s cover crops, nutrient management, or improving drainage, small changes can make a big difference. Together, we can protect our water, strengthen our soil, and keep Michigan agriculture thriving.

The Farmer-led Watershed Conservation Group is grateful for the generous support of the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation.

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