Spring Fly-In

Each year, hundreds of conservation district leaders from across the country travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in NACD’s Spring Fly-In. This event provides our members with the opportunity to build relationships with their congressional representatives and their staff, highlight the importance of locally led conservation, and advocate for strong federal conservation policies.

This Fly-In is critical for conservation districts and our country’s conservation delivery system. Your members of Congress need to hear from you directly about the critical impact of conservation districts and the need to pass a Farm Bill.

RSVP

Will you be joining us in Washington, D.C. this year? RSVP for the 2026 NACD Spring Fly-In by clicking the button below.

Advocacy Training

NACD will hold two virtual advocacy trainings to review NACD’s priorities, share tips, and answer questions ahead of the Spring Fly-In. Both trainings will cover similar content. Register for the one that works best for your schedule.

• Virtual Advocacy Training #1: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00-5:30 p.m. ET | Register here
• Virtual Advocacy Training #2: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00-5:30 p.m. ET | Register here

If you are unable to attend live, a recording will be posted to this page afterwards.

2026 Spring Fly-In Agenda

• Tuesday, March 24
  • Arrivals
• Wednesday, March 25
  • 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. ET | NACD Breakfast and Briefing, Hart Senate Office Building, Room 902, 120 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 
  • 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET | Meetings with Congressional Offices, Capitol Hill
  • 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. ET | NACD Reception, Location TBA, Washington, D.C.
• Thursday, March 26
  • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET | Additional meetings with Congressional Offices (as needed), Capitol Hill
  • Departures

FAQs

See answers to frequently asked questions about the Spring Fly-In here.

2026 Issue Papers

Stay tuned for 2026 issue papers coming soon.

2025 Spring Fly-In

Thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Spring Fly-In, whether that was by attending in person, or scheduling virtual meetings with your representatives on Capitol Hill. Your voice matters! View photos from the event, as well as the 2025 Issue Papers and other resources, in the links below.

2025 Spring Fly-In Issue Papers

Impact of Conservation Investments

NACD’s Outreach and Technical Assistance Grants Program has reached over 107,750 producers in 56 states and territories. Conservation practices designed for these producers have benefited over 6.75 million acres. Learn more in this one-pager.

Social Media

Use or adapt these sample social media posts to emphasize our advocacy message and share your participation in NACD’s 2025 Spring Fly-In on March 26. Don’t forget to tag us and use the #NACDFly-In hashtag in your posts!

If you have any additional questions about NACD’s Spring Fly-In, please contact us at info[at]nacdnet.org.