Since 2020,  Friends of NACD has delivered over $115,000 to districts across 27 states and 2 U.S. Territories. These grants have funded career development programs for high school students, novel native plant installations, beekeeping education programs, and everything in between! Friends of NACD grant applications will open on October 13, 2026. We invite districts with… [...]

By Claire Lane, Urban Conservationist, Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District When a historic 1,000-year flood struck Hamilton County, Indiana, many residents with private wells were left with an immediate question: Is my water safe to drink?  Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) already offers well-water testing services, so staff first connected… [...]

By Nicole Poitra, NACD Northern Plains Region Representative  Along the Arkansas River, from John Martin Reservoir in Colorado to Dodge City, Kansas, an invasive plant has transformed portions of the river corridor. Now, conservation partners and landowners are working together to transform that landscape by removing invasive tamarisks, restoring native vegetation, improving wildlife habitat, and… [...]