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74th CARCD Conference Call for Abstracts
CARCD is soliciting abstract proposals for the 74th Annual CARCD Conference taking place in Redding, CA at the Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge from November 12-15, 2019. Proposals are due May 3.
RCDs Awarded Over $1.1 Million to Address Forest Health in California
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Karen Buhr, California Association of Resource Conservation Districts Phone: (916) 524-2100 Email: Karen-Buhr@carcd.org [Sacramento, CA] – California’s watersheds provide clean water, wildlife and fisheries habitat, natural beauty, and abundant natural resources that support many aspects…
Get to Know the RCD of Tehama County
The RCD of Tehama County The Resource Conservation District of Tehama County (RCDTC) is passionate about water conservation. The district, located at the north-most part of the Sacramento Valley, is mainly forest and agricultural land, with the Sacramento River running…
Partner Spotlight: California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been an essential partner and supporter of the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) and Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs). CDFA is a key funder and regulator for many conservation-in-agriculture programs.…
What were RCDs up to in March?
RCD of Monterey County Spanish-Language Guide and Presentation On March 6, RCD of Monterey County Ag Water Management Specialist presented at the 21st Annual Monterey Bay Region Ag Expo and Seminar. Shaun’s presentation was called “Erosión En Su Granja” or…
What were RCDs up to in February?
Each month we compile a small sampling of the incredible work that California’s RCDs are doing in and on behalf of their communities.
RCD Spotlight: Alameda County RCD
Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) are often referred to as “the best kept secret” in conservation. Though said as a compliment, this highlights one of the biggest issues for RCDs: a lack of visibility, which contributes to lost opportunities for partnerships…
Partner Spotlight: Pacific Policy Group
Pacific Policy Group, LLC (PPG) is a Sacramento based lobbying and consulting firm aimed at bettering California’s environment through focused policy and funding strategies that meet the needs of their clients. PPG’s expertise is in climate change, natural resources and…
Announcing the new Madera Chowchilla RCD
Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) in California’s Central Valley are an asset for addressing the unique landscape-scale resource challenges of the region—including wildlife habitat, water scarcity, and agricultural viability—and there is a new (consolidated) RCD in town. The Chowchilla Red-Top RCD…
PPIC’s “Water and the Future of the San Joaquin Valley” Report
A new report published by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), Water and the Future of the San Joaquin Valley, illustrates the critical issues of managing groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley for agriculture, human use, and habitat and…