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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. | |||
This collaboration demonstrates how a non-profit can work with government agencies to achieve conservation, resource management, and sustainability objectives. | |||
=== 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. | |||
=== Advocacy and Policy Influence === | |||
NACD serves as an advocate for conservation districts, influencing federal policy and funding for conservation initiatives. They engage with legislators to promote policies beneficial to local districts, thus indirectly partnering with the government to shape agricultural and environmental policy. | |||
=== 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 === | |||
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 === | |||
Through educational programs, NACD disseminates information about federal conservation programs, aligning with USDA goals like soil health and water quality improvement. | |||
=== Funding and Grants === | |||
NACD helps connect conservation districts with federal funding opportunities, including grants for urban agriculture and conservation practices, ensuring federal resources are effectively utilized locally. | |||
=== 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 == | ||