Agroforestry in Action at NACD’s Annual Meeting 03/04/2025
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 districts play in supporting landowners. This session, featuring case studies from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) and Snohomish Conservation District, highlighted the practical applications of… Continue reading →
Lincoln County Conservation District Promotes Conservation on Public and Private Lands with NACD Technical Assistance Grant 02/24/2025
Just north of Las Vegas, Nevada's Lincoln County is the seventh largest in the country. The county covers 10,637 square miles, 98% of which are public lands. Sparsely populated, producers in Lincoln County focus on the production of Alfalfa hay for dairies in neighboring California and graze livestock on public lands managed by the Bureau… Continue reading →
What’s Up in Washington – February 4, 2025 02/04/2025
Recent executive actions, recently rescinded OMB memorandum M-25-13, and federal court decisions on lawsuits filed against subject memorandum have created uncertainty and confusion related to the administration of conservation grants and programs. Last week, NACD issued a memo based on our best understanding and interpretation of relevant orders, communications, and actions. However, the situation is… Continue reading →
Cultivating Change: WLCC Corps Member, Becca Krasky’s, Work in Conservation and Land Stewardship 02/04/2025
Becca Krasky, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is exploring her interests in the field of environmental stewardship through her service with the Working Lands Conservation Corps (WLCC). With a passion for sustainable agriculture, pollinator conservation, and community engagement, Becca’s journey reflects a commitment to protecting natural resources while supporting others in their stewardship of the land.… Continue reading →
Jackson SWCD: Antelope Creek Riparian Restoration 01/30/2025
The Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District (JSWCD), based in Oregon, serves the diverse and ecologically rich landscapes of Jackson County. Situated within the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion, the county is home to a variety of ecosystems, including oak woodlands, mixed conifer forests, and riparian areas. These landscapes play an essential role in supporting the region’s communities… Continue reading →
What’s Up in Washington – January 28, 2025 01/28/2025
In the past week, the Trump Administration issued dozens of executive orders, proclamations, memos, and revoked 78 of the prior administration’s initiatives. Several of these actions may potentially impact conservation programs, grants, and NACD priorities related to our country’s conservation delivery system. Yesterday, the Office of Management and Budget released a memo directing a temporary… Continue reading →
French Ranch Farms and Humboldt County Conservation District Grow Forward with NACD Technical Assistance Grants 01/28/2025
Maurie Hobbs is the fourth generation in her family to work on the French Ranch in Humboldt County, California. It was her great grandparents’ homestead, and when the management was passed to her and her husband, Marty, they weren’t exactly sure what their first steps should be to create the future they wanted on the… Continue reading →
Protecting Local Ecosystems: The West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District’s Invasive Species Program 01/21/2025
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 Species Program stands out as a vital effort to protect the region’s rich biodiversity and economy from the threats posed by invasive weeds. Invasive plants… Continue reading →
Morrison SWCD Grows Cover Crop Adoption to 12,000 Acres in Three Years with Help from NACD Grant Funding 01/14/2025
"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 District, on the past three years. Over that time, the district established and grew a cover crop program that benefits soil health and now reaches… Continue reading →
Growing Forests, Building Futures: Hubbard SWCD’s Forestry Initiatives in Minnesota 12/27/2024
The Hubbard Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) in Minnesota has advanced local conservation through innovative forestry and environmental programs. A key effort, supported by a 2023 NACD Urban and Community Conservation (UAC) Grant, has helped establish scalable forest gardens, enhancing food security, wildlife habitat, and the urban forest canopy. The work also included installing… Continue reading →