Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Learns About Water Quality on Two Rice Farms 08/28/2024
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 →
McCone Conservation District Protects Montana’s Water from Invasive Species 07/16/2024
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 →
Wilkes County SWCD Builds Mobile Soils Classroom with Help from the Friends of NACD District Grants Program 06/25/2024
In 2023, the Wilkes County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, used funds from the Friends of NACD District Grants Program to support the expansion and mobilization of their wide-reaching conservation education program. The Mobile Soils Classroom recently developed by the Wilkes County SWCD is a one-of-a-kind classroom on wheels…… Continue reading →
Greene County Conservation District Builds Community Partnerships through Pollinator Education Program 06/10/2024
In 2023, the Greene County Conservation District (CD) in western Alabama was awarded a Friends of NACD District Grant to construct an educational “Bee Friendly” Garden Project at their field office. In partnership with the Alabama Conservation District Employees Association, local USDA agency partners, local extension offices, gardening clubs/organizations, and others, the Greene County CD…… Continue reading →
Students From Across the Country Compete in the 73rd Annual National Land & Range Judging Contest 05/14/2024
The 73rd Annual National Land & Range Judging Contest was held in El Reno, Oklahoma, from April 30 through May 2, 2024. This national event drew over 1,000 student contestants, comprising 194 teams from 34 states across the nation, including Washington, Maryland, New Jersey, Florida, and Hawaii. Beyond the competitive aspects, the National Land &…… Continue reading →
NACD Government Affairs Update: Final Rule Conforms WOTUS Definition to Supreme Court Decision 09/05/2023
By Libby Wawro, NACD Natural Resource Policy Specialist On August 29, 2023 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) published a press release about the “final rule to amend the final “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ (WOTUS) rule," published in the Federal Register in January.…… Continue reading →
Engagement and Outreach Tips for Conservation Districts 07/10/2023
Local conservation districts are broadening their outreach and diversifying their clientele, trying to reach people who are new to conservation planning and share the many benefits of engaging with their local conservation district and NRCS. However, getting started can be a challenge for districts that have yet to engage with various populations of producers and…… Continue reading →
Central Texas SWCD Addresses Local Natural Resource Concerns 06/13/2023
The Central Texas Soil and Water Conservation District (CTSWCD) is situated in one of the most productive ecoregions of Texas. Houston Black soil is one of the reasons this region is so productive, but with the soil’s blessings also comes its curse. Houston Black soil, though nutrient dense, can also be highly erodible. The CTSWCD…… Continue reading →
Hillsborough Conservation District in Florida Proactive On 2023 Farm Bill 05/23/2023
By: Betty Jo Tompkins, Hillsboro Soil and Water Conservation District Executive Director Members of the Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District (HSWCD) returned from the recent NACD fly-in with one mission in mind: to ensure every district in their state contacted members of their Congressional delegation to encourage full support for agriculture and conservation funding…… Continue reading →
NACD Summer Conservation Forum & Tours TA Grant Participant: Diana Olson 11/25/2022
This blog post is part of a seven-part series highlighting technical assistance (TA) grant recipient participation at NACD’s Summer Conservation Forum and Tours in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This post’s author, Diana Olson of the Popo Agie Conservation District in WY, attended the meeting with a TA stipend. From the tropical location of Puerto Rico,…… Continue reading →