National Association of Conservation Districts

06/22/2026

⏰Time's running out! There's only one week left of early bird registration for NACD's Summer Conservation Forum and Tours in Grand Rapids, MI.

With specialty trainings, breakout sessions, keynote speakers, tours, and more, this is an event you don't want to miss!

Register before June 29 to get a discounted rate.

Learn more about the meeting and register on NACD's website: https://www.nacdnet.org/news-and-events/summer-meeting/

06/19/2026

Today, on , we celebrate freedom, the land and water that sustain us, and the deep-rooted traditions that nurture our communities. As we reflect on our history, we recognize the contributions of Black Americans in shaping our nation's agricultural heritage and are proud to foster a future of opportunity and conservation for all.

06/18/2026

Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff saw the potential to elevate the ecology of their county through a simple enhancement to this specialized infrastructure: replace the grass in stormwater basins with native species.

With a Friends of NACD District Grant, the district began a research project that explored the best native planting practices for stormwater basins. Two sites near local high schools were chosen in the hopes of integrating education into the project. With a generous donation of organic material from the City of Beachwood, and enthusiastic partnerships with staff and students, Cuyahoga SWCD staff were able to install a total of 12 test plots. Each school’s basin contained six plots that tested a variety of planting methods.

Read about the project on NACD's blog: https://www.nacdnet.org/2026/06/16/cuyahoga-swcd-adds-native-plants-to-stormwater-basins-with-friends-of-nacd-grant/

06/17/2026

NACD is excited to offer multiple training sessions and workshops at this year's Summer Meeting, included with the cost of your registration! Get the most out of your time in Grand Rapids by joining:

🌳The Agroforestry Training Series — These sessions will provide an overview of core agroforestry concepts, practices, and opportunities for conservation district engagement. Participants will explore the five primary agroforestry practices, discuss common resource concerns and landowner goals that agroforestry can help address, and learn how conservation districts can support education, planning, partnerships, and implementation efforts.

🌎The NASA Earth Observations Workshop Series — This training series will explore NASA Earth Observations data products and web tools. One session will be an introductory session to provide an overview on the tools and how they support agriculture and conservation district needs. The second session will allow participants to explore applications of analysis-ready data products to derive vegetation and water indices within common GIS software.

Learn more about these sessions, plus the Conservation Forum, tours, and more offered at Summer Meeting and secure your spot today at https://www.nacdnet.org/news-and-events/summer-meeting/

NACD’s 2026 Summer Conservation Forum & Tours Hosted with the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts Grand Rapids, MI July 17-21, 2026 Subscribe to NACD’s weekly newsletter, eResource, to get […]

06/16/2026

Explore the theme, “Currents of Conservation: Navigating Soil and Water Stewardship,” at this year's Pacific and Southwest Region Meeting in Guam!

Learn more and register for the meeting here: https://shorturl.at/KU6lo

06/16/2026

06/11/2026

This week is PlayCleanGo Awareness Week!

Daryl Donohue from the Wilson County Conservation District shares how he adapts Play, Clean, Go into Work, Clean, Go, by checking clothing, vehicles, and pets for invasive species seeds after a long day at work to prevent the spread of invasive species in Kansas.

Learn how you too can help stop the spread of invasive species this at playcleango.org.

06/10/2026

Do you know someone making advancements in no-till farming? Nominate them for a No-Till Innovators Award! 🌱🏆⬇️

The No-Till Innovators Awards program, now in its 31st year, honors farmers, researchers, organizations and others who have identified ways to no-till more effectively, more economically and with better impact on the environment.

Any person who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of no-till farming in the U.S. or Canada is eligible to win, regardless of the crop grown, brand of equipment used, or crop protection or seed products chosen.

Submit Nominations >> https://ow.ly/GRrg50Z86xH

The No-Till Innovators Awards program is sponsored by Calmer Corn Heads, Inc.

06/10/2026

Learn from fellow conservation professionals at NACD's Summer Meeting in our breakout sessions!

You'll have the chance to dive into funding opportunities, conservation challenges and successes, local working groups, and more in the four following sessions offered:

💧 Learn about the journey to restoring rapids in the Grand River with Grand Rapids Whitewater.
💲 Find foundation grants for your district as Michigan Association of Conservation Districts shares their journey, alongside tips and tricks, to building funding and partnerships through compelling storytelling.
💼 Explore how strengthening local working groups leads to clear priorities and strategic decisions with the National Conservation District Employees Association.
🤝 Discover the next generation of farmers with Michigan and Illinois Farm Link, who are connecting retiring farmers and beginning farmers seeking land.

See a full description of the breakout sessions and register for the meeting on NACD's website: https://www.nacdnet.org/news-and-events/summer-meeting/.

06/09/2026

This help spread the word about simple ways to stop invasive species.