Conservation Clips is a weekly collection of articles distributed by NACD that provides our members and partners with the latest news in what’s driving conservation. These articles are not indicative of NACD policy and are the opinions of their authors, unless otherwise noted. If you have a relevant submission or need assistance accessing articles, please contact the NACD Communications Team.
NACD Blog: DelAtlantic Soil Conservation District Strengthens Forestry Capacity in New Jersey
03/31/2026
In southern New Jersey, the DelAtlantic Soil Conservation District, formerly Cape Atlantic Conservation District, began its forestry work with limited capacity to meet a growing local need. After a Northeast Mid-Atlantic Partnership for Forests and Water meeting, District Manager Michael Kent met Annica McGuirk, then NACD’s Northeast Representative, who encouraged him to utilize NACD’s Technical Assistance (TA) grant program to support their needs.
FDA: FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Topical Spray to Prevent and Treat New World Screwworm in Multiple Species, Including Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Horses, Wild and Exotic Mammals, Wild and Pet Birds
03/10/2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for F10 Antiseptic Wound Spray with Insecticide (benzalkonium chloride, polyhexanide, and cypermethrin topical solution) for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis).
Farm Week Now: Senate Ag Committee to take up farm bill within weeks
03/24/2026
Senate Ag Committee Chair John Boozman said he hopes to begin moving farm bill legislation through his committee within weeks. “We want to get it done as soon as possible, weeks, not months,” Boozman, R-Ark., said during Agri-Pulse’s Ag and Food Policy Summit March 23.
USDA: USDA Prioritizing Common Sense Forest Management, Moves Forest Service Headquarters to Salt Lake City
03/31/2026
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced it will move its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, and begin a sweeping restructuring of the agency to move leadership closer to the forests and communities it serves. For an agency whose lands, partners, and operational challenges are overwhelmingly concentrated in the West, the shift represents a structural reset and a common-sense approach to improve mission delivery.
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News From the States: Regenerative agriculture offers promise of crop, environmental improvement for Kansas farmers
By Dale Hogg | Timken, Kansas | Northern Plains Region
03/13/2026
Wiltse is a staunch advocate of a growing farming trend: regenerative agriculture. The science-heavy method minimizes soil disruptions and man-made chemical use while restoring farmlands to a more natural state. He has drawn heavily on microbiology classes he took while earning an agronomy degree from Kansas State University.
The Gazette: Rebuilding lost habitat connections, one yard at a time
By Angie Hong | Washington County, MN | North Central Region
03/31/2026
Here in Washington County, Minnesota, we’ve observed similar enthusiasm over the past twenty years as native landscaping has grown in popularity. To date, the Washington Conservation District and local watershed organizations have supported nearly 5800 conservation projects countywide, ranging in size from small pollinator gardens, to wetland and lakeshore native plantings, and even large-scale habitat restoration efforts that transform hundreds of acres of land.
WKTV: West Michigan program receives $77,000 to fight invasive species threatening the outdoors
By Ruth Thornton | Michigan | North Central Region
03/19/2026
Ottawa Conservation District received the grant to continue funding the West Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, commonly referred to as ‘CISMA,’ for work in seven counties, including the Grand Rapids and Muskegon areas.
3KRTV: Working to restore eroded riverbanks with natural materials
By Evan Charney | Montana | Northern Plains Region
04/01/2026
The Lewis and Clark Conservation District is working with landowners to show how to restore streambanks by using natural materials. On Tuesday, volunteers working on 200 feet of the Little Prickly Pear Creek were using a technique called “brushy toe”. They cut willow that grows nearby, putting it at the base of the bank. Then, they laid branches from nearby forest fire clearing areas on top. Lastly, they packed it all down with wet soil to create a new, healthy bank.
The Medocino Beacon: California announces 300 wildfire projects fast-tracked in 300 days
By Carole Brodsky | California | Pacific Region
04/01/2026
The 300 projects are spread across nearly 57,000 acres. State and federal agencies, tribes, resource conservation districts, fire safe councils, private landowners and more have benefited from this streamlined permitting process. Fast-tracked projects are protecting vulnerable communities, improving defensible space, creating evacuation routes, and restoring ecosystems.
Mirr Ranch Group: Integrating Wildlife into Ranch Management
Wyoming | Southwest Region
04/02/2026
Bob Budd, Executive Director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust, joins Haley on the podcast this week to discuss how ranchers can rethink the wildlife roaming their properties for what it truly is—an asset, not a liability. Bob walks us through how landowners across the West can approach habitat management with intention, sharing real-world examples of small adjustments that lead to meaningful gains. He also highlights why healthy soil, water, and wildlife are the foundation of long-term land value.