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== Partnerships == | == Partnerships == | ||
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) partners with the U.S. government, particularly through its relationship with the [[United States Department of Agriculture|USDA]] and its [[Natural Resources Conservation Service | The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) partners with the U.S. government, particularly through its relationship with the [[United States Department of Agriculture|USDA]] and its [[Natural Resources Conservation Service]] (NRCS) agency. | ||
This collaboration demonstrates how a non-profit can work with government agencies to achieve conservation, resource management, and sustainability objectives. | This collaboration demonstrates how a non-profit can work with government agencies to achieve conservation, resource management, and sustainability objectives. | ||
=== Collaboration with NRCS === | === Collaboration with NRCS === | ||
NACD works closely with NRCS to implement conservation programs at the local level. NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to conservation districts through programs like the [[Environmental Quality Incentives Program|EQIP]]<ref>https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/eqip/</ref> and the [[Conservation Stewardship Program|CSP]]<ref>https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/csp/</ref>. NACD ensures these programs are effectively managed and implemented by local districts. | NACD works closely with NRCS to implement conservation programs at the local level. NRCS provides [[Technical assistance|technical]] and financial assistance to conservation districts through programs like the [[Environmental Quality Incentives Program|EQIP]]<ref>https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/eqip/</ref> and the [[Conservation Stewardship Program|CSP]]<ref>https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/csp/</ref>. NACD ensures these programs are effectively managed and implemented by local districts. | ||
=== Advocacy and Policy Influence === | === Advocacy and Policy Influence === | ||
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=== Partnership Programs === | === Partnership Programs === | ||
* [[Equity Conservation Outreach Cooperative Agreements]] - NACD collaborates with NRCS to provide conservation assistance to underserved communities, focusing on climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices<ref>https://www.nacdnet.org/equity-conservation-outreach-cooperative-agreements/</ref>. | |||
=== Watershed Stewardship Program === | === Watershed Stewardship Program === | ||
NACD works with NRCS through the Watershed Stewardship Program, where local conservation districts sponsor projects for flood prevention and watershed management<ref>https://www.nacdnet.org/programs/watershed-stewardship/</ref>. | NACD works with NRCS through the [[Watershed Stewardship Program]], where local conservation districts sponsor projects for flood prevention and watershed management<ref>https://www.nacdnet.org/programs/watershed-stewardship/</ref>. | ||
=== Educational and Outreach Initiatives === | === Educational and Outreach Initiatives === | ||
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=== Nature of Partnership === | === Nature of Partnership === | ||
* Non-Governmental Role - Although NACD is not a government entity, it acts as a vital link between local conservation districts and federal agencies. It lobbies for supportive legislation, educates about federal programs, and facilitates partnerships for conservation projects. | |||
* Grassroots Advocacy - NACD represents local land managers' interests in national policy discussions, creating a partnership where federal policy is informed by local needs and experiences. | |||
== Last total enacted budget == | == Last total enacted budget == | ||
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== Website == | == Website == | ||
[https://www.nacdnet.org/ NACD Website] | |||
* [https://www.nacdnet.org/ NACD Website] | |||
* https://www.nacdnet.org/ | |||
* https://www.guidestar.org/profile/52-1235940 | |||
== Wikipedia article == | == Wikipedia article == | ||
[wikipedia:National Association of Conservation Districts] | |||
* [[Wikipedia:National Association of Conservation Districts|wikipedia:National Association of Conservation Districts]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Conservation Organizations]] | [[Category:Conservation Organizations]] | ||
[[Category:Partner organizations]] | [[Category:Partner organizations]] | ||