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The fight against invasive species is a growing challenge for conservation districts nationwide. In McKean County, Pennsylvania, the McKean County Conservation District has taken a proactive stance, implementing an Invasive Species Program in 2018 in partnership with the Penn State Extension and the U.S. Forest Service. This collaboration led to the establishment of the Allegheny…… Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_59596" align="alignleft" width="411"] WMSWCD staff and Ash Creek contractor, Aissa, are out in the field April 2024 for the start of our spring garlic mustard field season.[/caption] 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,…… Continue reading →

By Barbara Bleiweis, Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District  The Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is sparking a new wave of conservation education in North Carolina’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg region through Pupil to Practitioner, a hands-on pilot program designed to inspire and equip underserved students with the tools to become tomorrow’s environmental leaders. With support…… Continue reading →

The 32nd Annual North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Conference, held in Missoula, Montana, from September 30 to October 3, 2024, brought together over 350 professionals from across North America to address the growing challenges posed by invasive species. Attendees included experts from government agencies, non-profits, academic institutions, and private organizations, all committed to…… Continue reading →

The inaugural cohort of the Working Lands Climate Corps (WLCC) gathered virtually on October 8, 2024, to receive guidance and encouragement as they prepare to embark on their journey into environmental service. The WLCC is an initiative that aims to engage 126 young leaders in states across the country, working with 28 different public and…… Continue reading →

Earlier this month, the USDA Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) brought together key figures from various agencies, including the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Risk Management Agency (RMA), to discuss available resources and strategies for assisting affected by Hurricane Helene. NRCS emphasized the role of Conservation Technical Assistance programs, such as…… Continue reading →

On this World Mental Health Day, October 10, NACD would like to thank our members for the work they do on behalf of conservation districts and their clients.   Increasingly, farmers, ranchers, natural resource managers, wildland firefighters, and many others are facing unpredictable weather events, new political and operating environments, expanded ranges of invasive and…… Continue reading →

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 →

By Caitlin Joubert Agricultural Environmental Specialist | Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Office of Soil and Water Conservation (LDAF-OSWC) visited two farms on July 31, 2024, to learn about best management practices (BMPs) on rice production agricultural lands. BMPs are implemented to increase air and water…… Continue reading →

Across the country, our nation's farmers and ranchers are on the frontlines, protecting the food, fuel, and fiber we need from invasive species. In Montana, one conservation district is taking action in the water. Meet the McCone Conservation District (CD), based in the town of Circle, Montana. The McCone CD is helping to keep aquatic…… Continue reading →