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:

• News Release: USDA Awards Significant Portion Of MRBI Funds to Conservation Districts – June 15, 2010 – Washington, D.C
  
  
• News Release: NACD Applauds Additional USDA Support for Conservation Programs – June 10, 2010 – Washington, D.C
  
  
• News Release: NACD Supports Murkowski Effort to Prevent EPA From Regulating Greenhouse Gases – June 9, 2010 – Washington, D.C
  
  
• News Release: Conservation District Leader Appointed to EPA Agricultural Advisory Committee – June 8, 2010 – Washington, D.C
  
  
• News Release: NACD Stresses Importance of Conservation in Rural America – June 3, 2010 – Hillsboro, Mo.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
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Upcoming Events:

• 2011 NACD Annual Meeting - NACD is eager for conservation leaders from across the nation to join us in Nashville, Tennessee for our 2011 Annual Meeting, slated for January 30-February 2, 2011. Annual Meeting is a great time for NACD members to learn more about policy issues affecting conservation at both local and national levels.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
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