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: District Collaborations Cross International Borders
By Nika Colley
03/24/2026
In conservation, it is often seen that natural resources, and the issues associated with them, do not adhere neatly with human borders. Many conservation districts work across municipal, county, and state boundaries. Some, like the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District in Maine, lie on national borders – in this case, the easternmost border of Canada – and must collaborate internationally to address land, water, wildlife, and agricultural concerns.
NACD: NACD and Bureau of Land Management Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Conservation Efforts
03/25/2026
Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalizing a strengthened partnership to advance conservation and shared stewardship across America’s public and private lands.
NACD: NACD Leadership Advocates for Locally Led Conservation at Spring Fly-In
03/26/2026
Yesterday, National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) leadership and over one hundred locally elected conservation district officials from nearly 30 states and territories across the country convened in Washington, D.C., for NACD’s annual Spring Fly-In. Conservation district officials and their associations engaged directly with members of Congress and federal agencies to advance priorities that strengthen America’s voluntary, locally led conservation delivery system.
Farms.com: Data Driven Farming Boosts Soil Health
03/18/2026
A new white paper highlights how precision agriculture is shaping the future of regenerative farming. The report explains how detailed field-level data and modern technology can help farmers improve productivity while protecting natural resources.
AgWeb: Congress Eyes ‘Skinny’ Farm Bill and $15B in Ag Aid
By Michelle Rooks
03/25/2026
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees are working on passing a “skinny” farm bill alongside $15 billion in farm aid. On the Senate side, Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman says he expects work on the farm bill to begin within weeks, rather than months. The House version of the bill is gaining momentum after successfully passing out of the House Agriculture Committee.
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Farmers.gov: Fridays on the Farm: Leading with Conservation
By Jolene Bopp | Iowa | North Central Region
03/13/2026
This Friday meet Nicole Vernon of Jones County, Iowa, where she raises cattle, corn, soybeans, and hay. Nicole started her farm in 2016, purchasing 100 acres just before her senior year at Iowa State University. Nicole moved to the farm soon after purchasing the land, splitting her time between classes and the field. Now, 10 years later, Nicole and her husband, Jon, farm alongside her parents where their cows rotate through pastures, cover crops and feed.
USA Today: New farmers tackle Alaska’s food insecurity challenges
By Kit Bernardi | Alaska | Pacific Region
03/17/2026
Today, Palmer is a hotbed of innovative food security initiatives. According to the 2022 Department of Agriculture Census, more than 47% of the Matanuska-Susitna-Anchorage County Agricultural District’s farmers are women, many working small operations under ten acres.
Brownfield Ag News: Michigan Association of Conservation Districts says new funding expands staffing, training, and conservation growth
By Nicole Heslip | Michigan | North Central Region
03/19/2026
The Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts says a new grant will help streamline services and reduce administrative burdens on local offices. Rivkah Hodgkinson tells Brownfield, “We just received a $1.6 million grant from the Erb Family Foundation, and the entire purpose of this grant is to allow us to help build administrative capacity at districts statewide.”
Times Leader: DCNR helps Pennsylvanians replace invasive plants with native species for free
Pennsylvania | Northeast Region
03/22/2026
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources this week announced it will cover the costs for Pennsylvanians to remove invasive trees and shrubs and replace them with native species for the second year in a row. Through the Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program, Pennsylvania residents who remove up to three invasive plants can receive native replacements at designated events in May.
News Pub: Northwest Vermont watershed organizations talk actions to prevent flooding
Vermont | Northeast Region
03/24/2026
Still, the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation Districts on the case for flood safety in other parts of the county. In Montgomery, Brand said the district has been working with the town on ways to improve flood mitigation in one of the more mountainous municipalities in Franklin County.
Morning Ag Clips: Historic Spanish Ranch Land Grant Conserved in Perpetuity by Local Ranching Family in Partnership With California Rangeland Trust
New Cuyama, CA | Pacific Region
03/24/2026
El Rancho Español de Cuyama, commonly referred to as Spanish Ranch, a historic property in the heart of Cuyama Valley, has been voluntarily conserved by the Doiron family through a conservation easement completed in partnership with the California Rangeland Trust. This more than 5,650-acre ranch represents the largest remaining piece of the original 22,000-acre Mexican land grant from 1843.