In support of thriving local communities, landscapes, and economies, we work with Resource Conservation Districts, state and federal agencies, policy makers, and individuals to ensure the resilience and health of California's water, soil, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources — today and for generations to come.
Notes from the field
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CARCD annual report highlights successes for RCDs and California
In the spirit of reflection following New Year’s, the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts is proud to present our Annual Report for 2019-2020. Despite all the challenges the past year has brought, we are proud what we have accomplished as…
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California’s resource conservation districts are restoring the habitat the imperiled monarch butterfly needs to survive
Early counts of western monarchs arriving to coastal California for overwintering this year are alarmingly low, making work to save the species more urgent than ever. Fortunately, resource...
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San Mateo RCD releases 10,000 coho salmon into Pescadero Creek
The San Mateo RCD released 10,000 endangered coho salmon into Pescadero Creek in November 2020. The release was a culmination of decades of work to restore the watershed, which could not have supported the salmon otherwise. Community members, federal and…