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 →
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 →
Tonto NRCD: Driving Restoration and Conservation Through Good Neighbor Authority 12/03/2024
Located in Arizona's scenic Gila County, the Tonto Natural Resource Conservation District (NRCD) plays a key role in conserving the Tonto National Forest, which spans nearly 2.9 million acres and serves as a vital ecological and economic resource. With most of the land in the district under federal ownership, Tonto NRCD focuses on sustainable management…… Continue reading →
Understanding the Impact of Emergency Forest Restoration Teams in California 10/31/2024
In June 2024, a comprehensive report was released detailing the successes and challenges of the Emergency Forest Restoration Teams (EFRTs) developed in late 2021. These pilot teams emerged as a vital response to the increasing severity of wildfires impacting California's forests, specifically in the aftermath of the Dixie, Caldor, and Tamarack Fires. The formation of…… Continue reading →
Tualatin SWCD Leads Climate Resilience Outreach with Support from Local Partners 09/26/2024
Like many areas across the West, forests in the Tualatin River Basin of northwest Oregon face two emerging climate resilience concerns: hotter, drier summers and increasing wildfire risk. Heat-related tree stress and mortality are becoming more common across the landscape, and fire season is beginning earlier and ending later in the year, with more frequent…… Continue reading →
Iron Baraga Conservation District and Partners Introduce Field Days Across Michigan 08/29/2024
Conservation district foresters in Michigan get the opportunity to educate the public in many different ways, including through educational outreach events. This winter, the Iron Baraga Conservation District (IBCD) partnered with many other agencies across the state and the Women Owning Woodlands Network (WOW) to bring learning opportunities to different areas across the state. The…… Continue reading →
Cape Atlantic Conservation District is Advancing Forestry in NJ 06/27/2024
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 →
Caribe Soil and Water Conservation District Furthers Forestry Conservation with New Agreement 05/31/2024
On April 29, 2024, a significant agreement was signed between the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources and the Caribe Soil and Water Conservation District. This agreement aims to manage the Gabia Forest in Coamo, Puerto Rico, a 233-acre subtropical dry forest designated as a Special Reforestation Area. Located on the south coast…… Continue reading →
Confronting Emerald Ash Borer in St. Lawrence County 04/30/2024
Since its establishment in 1957, the St. Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District in New York has been committed to safeguarding environmental resources. The district has evolved to encompass a wide range of initiatives, including forestry management. In 2004, the district assumed responsibility for the management of all county owned forestry land, effectively replacing…… Continue reading →
Jefferson Conservation District & Partners Lead $19M Forest Resilience Initiative 03/28/2024
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 Front Range. This initiative, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) aims to thin out dense forests on private lands,…… Continue reading →