Partner Spotlight: California Natural Resources Agency
The reach and impact of the California Natural Resources Agency on conservation spans 25 entities—it includes the Department of Conservation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the California Conservation Corps, Department of Parks…
Partner Spotlight: U.S. Forest Service
The United States Forest Service (USFS) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture charged with managing the nation’s 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands. Their Forest Stewardship, Forest Legacy, and other programs also recognize the importance of sustainable…
Get to Know Mariposa County RCD
The Mariposa County Resource Conservation District (RCD) is a medium sized, rural RCD in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, north of Fresno, east of Merced, and southeast of Stockton. The district’s eastern section is the central portion…
Partner Spotlight: Center for Diversity and the Environment
The Center for Diversity and the Environment (CDE) is a Portland-based non-profit organization with the mission to “harness the power of racial and ethnic diversity to transform the US environmental movement by developing leaders, catalyzing change within institutions, and building…
Get To Know Feather River RCD
The Feather River RCD The Feather River Resource Conservation District (RCD) is located in the Sacramento Valley region, with its district boundary encompassing roughly the area of Plumas County. Agricultural production largely consists of hay crops, cattle and other livestock,…
Partner Spotlight: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Who is the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection? The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, often referred to as CAL FIRE, maintains the mission “to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of…
What were RCDs up to in August?
California is home to 96 unique RCDs operating in ten regions throughout the state. RCDs are California’s boots-on-ground, providing everything from technical assistance to design and installation of conservation projects to community education — and more. Each month, we work…
San Mateo County RCD employs new strategies to combat climate change
San Mateo County RCD was recently featured in the Half Moon Bay Review for their efforts to combat climate change through a practice known as carbon farming.
Governor Brown Signs Wildfire Legislation
Governor Jerry Brown has signed critical legislation to help California prevent and recover from catastrophic wildfires.
Join Us at the 73rd Annual CARCD Conference
Featuring four days of trainings, breakout sessions, panels, and networking opportunities, the Annual CARCD Conference is a highly anticipated event that brings together California’s diverse conservation community.