NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2025 CONTACT: Candice Abinanti candice-abinanti[at]nacdnet.org NACD President Testifies Before Senate Agriculture Committee on Conservation Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Conservation […]| NACD
Did You Know? Heir’s Property and Conservation 09/09/2025| NACD
Landscape Champions: Conservation Districts Driving Forestry Success Across the Country 06/27/2025| NACD
Earlier this year, Forestry Notes highlighted how Hurricane Helene reshaped the conservation landscape across western North Carolina. The storm left a lasting mark on forests and watersheds, with more than 187,000 acres damaged in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests and hundreds of miles of roads and trails blocked by debris. That coverage also noted how conservation…… Continue reading →| NACD
Earlier this year, Forestry Notes highlighted how Hurricane Helene reshaped the conservation landscape across western North Carolina. The storm left a lasting mark on forests and watersheds, with more than 187,000 acres […]| NACD
New Jersey maintains a diversity of plant and animal species by ensuring habitat for native species and actively managing invasive species. Atlantic white-cedar stands, which are currently being restored, play a critical role in the state's biodiversity, benefiting various plant and animal species, including several that are threatened and endangered. Despite forests being the…… Continue reading →| NACD
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2023 CONTACT: Candice Abinanti candice-abinanti[at]nacdnet.org NACD Awarded $600,000 U.S. Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration Grant to Advance Regional Conservation Efforts Washington, D.C. […]| NACD
Cape Atlantic Conservation District is Advancing Forestry in NJ 06/27/2024| NACD
Building Wildfire Resilience from the Ground Up 06/03/2025| NACD
Benton Conservation District (BCD) is a proud recipient of the Friends of NACD Grant in 2023. BCD partnered with Benton PUD, Washington Grain Commission, Franklin PUD, Grant PUD, Energy Northwest, Franklin Conservation District, Walla Walla Conservation District, Pacific Northwest National Labs, Washington State University Tri-Cities, City of Richland Energy Services, CHS Sun Basin Growers, Educational…… Continue reading →| NACD
Oklahoma Honors Legacy of Conservation on 90th Anniversary of Black Sunday 04/22/2025| NACD
Did you know that heirs’ property affects the ownership of an estimated 9 million acres across the U.S.? Heirs’ property is family-owned land that is jointly owned by descendants of […]| NACD
Building Wildfire Resilience from the Ground Up 06/03/2025| NACD
Did you know that NACD has a grant program that is available only to our loyal members? Beginnings of the Programs Friends of NACD was first launched in 2010 to […] The post Did You Know? Friends of NACD Grant Program appeared first on NACD.| NACD
In 2024, the Rio Grande Conservation District (RGCD) in the San Luis Valley of Colorado received a Friends of NACD Grant to implement a forestry project alongside the Center Conservation […] The post Rio Grande Conservation District Brings Forestry Education to Students with Friends Grant appeared first on NACD.| NACD
Did you know that every NACD region is staffed by an NACD Region Representative who can connect you to NACD resources, help provide learning and networking opportunities, and ensure your […]| NACD
Throughout the year NACD, hosts a variety of virtual learning and networking events. Regularly check NACD’s Events Calendar for the latest opportunities to connect with other members. We also post […]| NACD
Listing of the officers who help run the National Association of Conservation Districts.| NACD
NACD’s Foundation Committees are comprised of NACD Board Members and direct association activity in priority areas.| NACD
The Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District (MCSWCD) serves a landscape that stretches from the Lake Ontario shoreline south through the Genesee River Basin. Based in Rochester, New York, […]| NACD
Did you know that every U.S. state and territory with conservation districts holds a seat on NACD’s National Board of Directors? We have 58 positions for NACD Board Members and […]| NACD
New Jersey maintains a diversity of plant and animal species by ensuring habitat for native species and actively managing invasive species. Atlantic white-cedar stands, which are currently being restored, […]| NACD
Jefferson Conservation District (JCD) in Colorado, in collaboration with partners, has secured federal grants totaling over $19 million to address forest restoration, wildlife habitat preservation, and wildfire mitigation across the Northern […]| NACD
In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through California’s North Bay Counties in October 2017, local partners including the Napa Resource Conservation District (RCD) created the North Bay Forest […]| NACD
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Landowners in Minnesota’s Arrowhead region are facing increased fire risks as dense stands of balsam fir, weakened by decades of fire suppression and recent spruce budworm outbreaks continue to die […]| NACD
Did you know that in addition to NACD’s Officer Team each NACD Region has two additional groups of people who represent and support our members at the national level? We […] The post Did You Know – Every NACD Region has a Voice at the Leadership Table? appeared first on NACD.| NACD
Conservation districts across the country continue to lead the charge on locally led conservation, bridging gaps between partners to enhance conservation outcomes, connect landscape-scale efforts, and drive greater impact where […]| NACD
In 2024, the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) used a Friends of NACD grant to initiate a community engagement project at their 87-acre property in Dallas, Oregon, named […]| NACD
Did you know that NACD’s Officers are elected to their volunteer positions by our state and territory board members but are also conservation district officials in their home states? Our […]| NACD
Did you know that NACD’s Bylaws (available on our Member’s Only page) allow for three standing committees and several subcommittees, each of which work on behalf of our membership? At […]| NACD
Building Wildfire Resilience from the Ground Up 06/03/2025| NACD
For Rachel Post, conservation has always been more than just a career path; it’s a lifelong passion. Originally from Kansas City, Rachel grew up fascinated by National Geographic articles about […]| NACD
Research Field Day with Pfaltzgraff Farms 05/13/2025| NACD
Learn more about the Friends of NACD District Grant Program or become a Friend of NACD!| NACD
The Friends of NACD program gives individuals the opportunity to show their personal pride in the NACD and support natural resource conservation.| NACD
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) recently held a session at its Annual Meeting that focused on the importance of agroforestry practices in conservation and the critical role conservation […]| NACD
In the lush landscapes of Oregon, the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) serves as a critical guardian of natural resources. Among its many initiatives, the district’s Invasive […]| NACD
“We’ve gone from not having a program to now having a leading soil health program in the state,” reflects Shannon Wettstein, District Manager for Minnesota’s Morrison Soil and Water Conservation […]| NACD
