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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]]