Saline County Conservation District Cleans Local Streams 04/14/2026
By Nika Colley, NACD Northeast Region Rep A few years ago, the Saline County Conservation District’s local partner, Saline River Watershed Alliance, installed a piece of equipment called a trash trap in one of the local streams after noticing the need for trash catchment in the watershed. Inspired by the Watershed Alliance and the ever-present…… Continue reading →
Regenerative Agriculture in Action: Dan and Tami Sanders’ Journey on the Yellowstone 01/13/2026
By Nicole Poitra, NACD Northern Plains Region Representative At the foot of Montana’s Crazy Mountains in Big Timber, Dan and Tami Sanders are transforming their leased 500-acre ranch along the Yellowstone River into a working model of regenerative agriculture. Guided by the wisdom of local ranchers and supported by modern soil-health practices, they’re blending tradition…… Continue reading →
Fourth Graders Paddle Down the Kankakee River and Gain a Boatload of Knowledge 11/12/2024
Photos and writing by Linda Schwab, LaPorte County Soil & Water Conservation District [caption id="attachment_57473" align="alignleft" width="483"] Canoeing on the Kankakee River[/caption] Recently, on the banks of the Kankakee River, busloads of local 4th graders came together to learn about the beauty and history of the river and the importance of watershed stewardship. Their final…… Continue reading →
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 →
Wisconsin’s Coon Creek Watershed Project Celebrates 90 Year Anniversary 09/11/2023
By Beth Mason, NACD North Central Region Representative For the average person, the significance of Coon Valley might be lost, but on September 9, 2023, a national, regional, state, and local contingency gathered in southwest Wisconsin to remind us and celebrate the event that started a conservation movement. In 1933, the country was in the…… 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 →
Exploring Conservation Triumphs: Highlights from the South Central Region Meeting 08/22/2023
By Wesley Gibson, NACD South Central Region Representative In the heart of the South Central Region, soil and water conservation district officials gathered for a highly anticipated annual event that epitomizes the spirit of collaboration and sustainable land management. On August 13-15, 2023, the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) hosted the…… Continue reading →
Conservation Districts Collectively Leverage Resources to Deliver STEM Academy Program to Local Students in Washington’s Tri-Cities Area 08/01/2023
Evolving organically from long-standing local partnerships, the Foundation for Water & Energy Education Ag. & Sustainable Energy Career Academy Tri-Cities was designed to connect students to hands-on, professional-led, career-focused experiences in the energy, agriculture, and conservation industries. The Benton Conservation District Board has long recognized the importance of river services to the local community’s quality…… Continue reading →
Conservation Districts in Washington Collaborate in the Shore Friendly South Sound Initiative 11/04/2022
More than 25 percent of the Puget Sound shoreline is “hardened” with concrete bulkheads, rock seawalls, or wooden pilings. The purpose of a “hardened” shoreline structure is to protect the land and properties from the damage of erosion. However, in the case of the Puget Sound these structures are largely unneeded. Levels of erosion in…… Continue reading →
Longstanding Partnership Reestablishes Native Vegetation in Louisiana’s Coastal Wetlands 08/29/2022
Louisiana’s coastal wetlands are disappearing. All along the state’s Gulf Coast, the loss and degradation of these wetlands is a critical natural resource concern. These losses have been worsened over time by modifications to the region’s hydrology, (e.g., levees and channels) as well as a changing climate that is bringing more intense storms and rising…… Continue reading →