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Would we still have food if the pollinators disappear?
What do tomatoes, basil, coffee and alfalfa have in common? On the surface, it appears to be very little. However, there is one thing they do share. They all owe their existence to the service of bees. The grocery stores would be rather empty without the hard work of bees, birds, butterflies, bats and other… [...]
Continue Reading2020 NCF-Envirothon Competition Canceled
CONTACT: Sara Kangas, NACD Director of Communications (202) 547-6223; sara-kangas@nacdnet.org CONTACT: Jennifer Brooks, NCF-Envirothon Program Manager (800) 825-554; administration@envirothon.org CONTACT: Megan Grimes, NARD Public Relations Director (402) 419-4235; Mgrimes@nrdnet.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2020 2020 NCF-ENVIROTHON COMPETITION CANCELED WASHINGTON – Today, the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) announced the cancellation of the 2020… [...]
Continue ReadingAg, Conservation, Wildlife Groups Unite to Advocate for Conservation Funding Support
CONTACT: Sara Kangas, NACD Director of Communications (202) 547-6223; sara-kangas@nacdnet.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2020 AG, CONSERVATION, WILDLIFE GROUPS UNITE TO ADVOCATE FOR CONSERVATION FUNDING SUPPORT WASHINGTON – Today, 76 leading farm, conservation and wildlife groups delivered a letter to Congress requesting full funding for conservation programs and technical assistance in fiscal year (FY) 2021 appropriations. In the letter,… [...]
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NACD’s mission is to promote responsible management and conservation of natural resources on all lands by representing locally-led conservation districts and their associations through grassroots advocacy, education and partnerships.