National Association of Conservation Districts

News & Events

NACD provides relevant information and resources regarding conservation issues to districts. We communicate timely information to our members through our publications, news releases, policy action alerts, regional and national events and our website.

Recent NACD News and Events:

• With One Voice Book Available - Author Neil Sampson has recently published With One Voice: The National Association of Conservation Districts. The book, a sequel to For Love of the Land, tells the story of America's national soil and water conservation efforts and NACD’s involvement over the last 25 years. Click here to learn more or order your copy today.
  
  
• News Release: NACD CEO Selected for USDA Assistant Secretary Post – April 2, 2009 – Washington, D.C.
  
  
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Upcoming Events:

• Resources Conservation Act - Conservation districts have an important opportunity to provide input into the Resources Conservation Act process through upcoming listening sessions and other avenues. Click here to find out what the RCA means to districts and how you can participate.
  
  
• Olin Sims' Living Legacy - As a living legacy to 2007 NACD President Olin Sims, NACD is encouraging conservation districts, state associations of conservation districts, partners and friends of Olin to plant a tree in his memory. Click here for more details.
  
  
• 2009 NACD Legislative Conference - NACD's 2009 summer legislative conference will take place July 19-21, 2009 in Washington D.C. Click here for more details including registration, hotel information, a draft agenda and more. Register today!
  
  
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