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Get to know the Sloughhouse RCD
The Sloughhouse Resource Conservation District (RCD) is a smaller RCD recently reinvigorated after the passing of the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The RCD has hired a new District Manager, Austin Miller, to lead their efforts in helping to…
Excellence in Conservation Planning Award Nominations Due Aug 23
The Excellence in Conservation Planning Awards are now open! The three categories awards go to distinguish California NRCS and RCD employees and contractors who have exemplified outstanding service to landowners with conservation planning assistance. All California NRCS and RCD employees…
What Were RCDs Up To in July?
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…
Get to Know Western Shasta RCD
The RCD This month, get to know the Western Shasta Resource Conservation District (WSRCD), which will be co-hosting CARCD’s Annual Conference taking place in Redding in November 2019. WSRCD encompasses approximately 1.7 million acres bounded on the east by the…
Partner Spotlight: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has been a long-time partner of Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) through collaboration and thanks to numerous grant programs that the Department oversees. Their mission is “to manage California’s diverse fish, wildlife, and…
Partner Spotlight: Wildlife Conservation Board
The California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) has been an essential partner and supporter of the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) and Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs). Our partnership arises out of our shared goals and mission to preserve, restore,…
Get to know San Benito RCD
The San Benito Resource Conservation District (RCD) is in the Central Coast region, located in the Coast Range Mountains. The largest city in the district is Hollister, and much of the district is made up of rural lands, residential housing,…
What were RCDs up to in June?
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…
2019 Call for Resolutions
We have a few announcements for RCDs regarding the 2019 CARCD Annual Business Meeting. Submitting resolutions: Resolutions will be accepted until September 1st . Please submit resolutions using this online form in the Member Dashboard. Delegate credentials: To have a…
2019 Speak-Off Announcement
Every year, the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts hosts a competition for high school students who want to speak out about conservation. Students first compete at the regional level, with the top speakers advancing to the state competition. CARCD…