Wildlife

By Nicole Poitra, NACD Northern Plains Region Representative  Along the Arkansas River, from John Martin Reservoir in Colorado to Dodge City, Kansas, an invasive plant has transformed portions of the river corridor. Now, conservation partners and landowners are working together to transform that landscape by removing invasive tamarisks, restoring native vegetation, improving wildlife habitat, and…… Continue reading →

By Wesley Gibson, NACD South Central Region Representative and  Molly Wozniak, Genesee CD Invasive Species Coordinator  For the past year and a half, the Genesee Conservation District’s invasive species program—the Genesee Lapeer Livingston and Shiawassee Counties Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (GiLLS CISMA)—has been working to get a handle on the red swamp crayfish showing up in…… Continue reading →

By Wesley X Torres Pérez, Eastern Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Biologist The Plain Pigeon and the Puerto Rican Rock Frog are two endangered species now receiving protection thanks to a conservation initiative involving farmers and private landowners. In a pioneering environmental conservation effort, farmers and private landowners in eastern Puerto Rico are partnering…… Continue reading →

For Rachel Post, conservation has always been more than just a career path; it’s a lifelong passion. Originally from Kansas City, Rachel grew up fascinated by National Geographic articles about environmental issues worldwide. However, it was during her time at the University of Wyoming, where she earned a degree in Environment and Natural Resources, that…… Continue reading →

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 →

In the lush landscapes of Georgia, a relentless battle wages against the invasive, highly damaging feral swine. These descendants of domestic pigs, now wide-spread and invasive, pose a significant threat to agriculture, natural habitats, and local economies. Amid the challenges posed by these destructive creatures, a coalition of conservation districts, governmental bodies, and research institutions…… Continue reading →

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 →

By Nancy Wahl-Scheurich The California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) is celebrating its busiest Pollinator Week ever, managing several programs that support creation, preservation, and enhancement of monarch butterfly habitat on working lands in California.  The western monarch butterfly population has declined over 99 percent in the past 20 years. Western monarch counts in…… Continue reading →

By Mary Scott On Friday, June 4, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced their intent to review and revise recent changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). NACD has actively engaged in ESA reform and has worked with the National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition (NESARC) in…… Continue reading →

By Matt Lindler With more than 47 years as a leader in wildlife conservation, science-based wildlife and habitat management, and an advocate for hunters’ rights, the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is a respected voice in the conservation community throughout the United States. Building a Firm Foundation with Partnerships Founded in 1973, the organization was…… Continue reading →