Be for conservation!

How to be for conservation in your community

Why be for conservation?

Conservation delivered by your conservation district is the best form of local government: voluntary, cooperative, and collaborative. Community members elect the governing board that provides for the conservation of important natural resources like soil, water, and land. Meetings are public so you can easily remain informed and your voice can be heard.

Local governance

Your conservation district board is made up of people just like you

Local needs

Your conservation district assesses natural resource needs in your community

Local success

Installing conservation practices improves conditions in your community

How to get involved

Your local conservation district is always interested in the needs and concerns of your community members. Get to know your conservation district officials, offer to help, and participate in conservation district elections.

Visit

Visit your local conservation district, participate in a workshop, or attend a board meeting

Volunteer

Ask how you can contribute to your community by helping your conservation district deliver services

Vote

Express your wishes for future conservation work by voting in your local conservation district election

Conservation Services

Local conservation districts provide a wide range of programs and services in support of their communities. They educate students and engage the public in determining needs. Conservation districts work to protect land and improve water quality. They support local food systems and equitable access to food.

Education

Many conservation districts invest in our future by teaching students about natural resources

Engagement

People in communities served by conservation districts help to formulate and guide conservation programs

Land

Conversion of farmland is a critical issue in communities across the country

Water Quality

Clean, abundant water is important for people, agriculture, and wild creatures including salmon

Food systems

Farm and ranch operations of all sizes benefit from the support provided by conservation districts

Access to food

Many conservation districts support farmers markets and other ways of connecting food producers with consumers

People are Key

Conservation districts succeed by partnering with community members, local groups, government agencies, tribal governments, and national organizations. Without local people willing to partner with their conservation district, little would get accomplished in communities large and small. Community members bring their ideas and energy that fuel the partnerships that bring needed resources to bear on local needs.

Community

Conservation districts believe in locally led programs and services. They are deeply embedded in communities all across the United States and territories.

Governments

Many governments are engaged with conservation districts, including cities and counties, other special purpose districts, states, tribal governments, and the federal government, too!

Non-profits

Conservation districts work with all kinds of non-profit organizations, from small and local to huge national and multi-national entities.

Partnerships

From local associations to large corporations, conservation districts bring people together to solve pressing natural resource issues.

James Bruce

Farmer and Grocer

We would have continued to lose our precious soil without amazing help from the Walla Walla County Conservation District!

Sara Wilsson

Designer

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Store Owner

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Freelancer

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Entrepreneur

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F.A.Q

Answers to some frequently asked questions are available here. If you don't find the information you are seeking, please contact us directly!

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