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|OrganizationName=National Association of Conservation Districts
|OrganizationName=National Association of Conservation Districts
|OrganizationType=Non-profit
|OrganizationType=Non-profit
|Mission=To promote responsible management and conservation of natural resources on all lands by representing locally-led conservation districts through grassroots advocacy, education, and partnerships. NACD strives to ensure that natural resources are conserved and managed wisely for future generations.
|Mission=National Association of Conservation Districts promotes resource conservation via advocacy and education for future generations.
|OrganizationExecutive=Tim Palmer, Chief Executive Officer
|OrganizationExecutive=Tim Palmer, Chief Executive Officer
|Employees=
|Budget=
|Website=https://www.nacdnet.org/
|Services=Advocacy; Education; Conservation Programs
|Services=Advocacy; Education; Conservation Programs
|ParentOrganization=
|CreationLegislation=
|HeadquartersLocation=38.8977, -77.0365
|HeadquartersLocation=38.8977, -77.0365
|HeadquartersAddress=509 Capitol Court, NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
|HeadquartersAddress=509 Capitol Court, NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
|Website=https://www.nacdnet.org/
}}
}}
'''National Association of Conservation Districts''' (NACD) is a non-profit organization that represents America’s nearly 3,000 conservation districts and the approximately 17,000 individuals who serve on their governing boards. It focuses on promoting natural resource conservation through local, state, and national advocacy, education initiatives, and partnerships.
'''National Association of Conservation Districts''' (NACD) is a non-profit organization that represents America’s nearly 3,000 conservation districts and the approximately 17,000 individuals who serve on their governing boards. It focuses on promoting natural resource conservation through local, state, and national advocacy, education initiatives, and partnerships.


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==Partners==
==Partners==
* [[Natural Resources Conservation Service]]
* [[Natural Resources Conservation Service]]
* [[United States Department of Agriculture]]
* [[Department of Agriculture]]
* [[Department of the Interior]]
See https://www.nacdnet.org/about-nacd/partners-and-affiliates-2/ for more details.
[[Category:Partnerships]]
[[Category:Partnerships]]


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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|NRCS]] agency.
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>.
 
* [[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.
* 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.
* 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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* <ref>https://www.nacdnet.org/</ref>
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* <ref>https://www.guidestar.org/profile/52-1235940</ref>


[[Category:Conservation Organizations]]
[[Category:Conservation Organizations]]
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[[Category:Partner organizations]]
[[Category:Partner organizations]]
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