Program - National Association of Conservation Districts

NACD's mission is to serve conservation districts by providing national leadership and a unified voice for natural resource conservation.

Conference Program

NACD 2009 Annual Meeting • February 1 - 4, 2009 • New Orleans, LA

Planning is underway for a very full program, filled with general sessions, lively speakers, breakout sessions, board meetings, tours and training opportunities. See the links below for more specific details.

Draft Meeting Agenda (updated 11/04/2008)
Download the latest draft meeting agenda. More detailed information will be added as it becomes available. Click here to download.

General Sessions
Centered around the theme "Building a Better Tomorrow," the 2009 NACD Annual Meeting General Sessions will address ways conservationists can build a strong foundation for the future while revitilizing and expanding partnerships in order to create new opportunities for natural resource conservation. To view more details regarding speakers and times, click here.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions
A series of exciting and dynamic breakout sessions and workshops will be offered during NACD’s 2009 Annual Meeting. These sessions will provide registered members and guests with the opportunity to learn about new and exciting ways to address conservation issues on an ever-changing landscape. Twelve breakout sessions will occur on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, as well as the four hands-on workshops on Wednesday. This is a great opportunity for conservationists, rookies and seasoned pros alike, to learn about new ideas and opportunities! To view a list of breakout sessions titles, descriptions, and times, click here.