NACD summer meeting details announced
On July 25, 1946, at the Morrison Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, 18 representatives from 17 states created the National Association of Soil Conservation District Governing…Continue Reading
2021-05-05
Sage Grouse Changing from Threatened to Endangered – NewsRadio 560 KPQ
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is changing the status of the greater sage grouse from threatened to endangered. Conservation Section Assessment Manager Taylor…Continue Reading
2021-05-01
Farm Bill Coordinator – Env Planner 4 – State of Washington
Are you passionate about fish and wildlife conservation and increasing opportunities to work with private landowners to achieve it? This position serves as a senior…Continue Reading
2021-04-28
NACD TA grant applications due by June 1
There is a little less than a month left for state and Territory partnership leaders to get their recommendations to NACD on NACD Technical Assistance…Continue Reading
2021-04-27
NACD Announces Climate Action Task Force – NACD
Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the formation of a Climate Action Task Force to assess current and emerging climate policy opportunities…Continue Reading
2021-04-22
After devastating fires, Washington considers moving embattled sage grouse onto the state endangered species list | The Spokesman-Review
Prior to the 2020 fires, the birds were already in a precarious situation. The statewide population was estimated at 770 birds, living in only 8%…Continue Reading
2021-04-22
USDA Expands and Renews Conservation Reserve Program in Effort to Boost Enrollment and Address Climate Change
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA will open enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with higher payment…Continue Reading
2021-04-21
2021 Technical Assistance Grants – NACD
The 2021 technical assistance grant application deadline is Sunday, June 6 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Like previous Technical Assistance (TA) Grants the Natural Resources Conservation…Continue Reading
2021-04-20
Booker to introduce climate bill – POLITICO
LAWMAKERS AIM TO BOOST CONSERVATION PROGRAMS: Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) exclusively told POLITICO that he will reintroduce his Climate Stewardship Act today to expand voluntary…Continue Reading
2021-04-13
New Frameworks Guide Conservation Action on America’s Working Rangelands | NRCS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is unveiling new action-based frameworks to increase conservation work to address threats facing America’s working rangelands. These frameworks are…Continue Reading
2021-04-06
