Vermont’s 14 Natural Resources Conservation Districts (NRCDs) are units of local government that were established by local landowners after the 1939 Soil Conservation Act. NRCDs have served their communities for decades, guiding local conservation efforts, securing funding for local projects, and advocating for local concerns to state and national agencies. Today, NRCDs are the boots on the ground for implementing state and national efforts to protect water quality and soil health and combat climate change.
Each NRCD is run by a board of supervisors. Supervisors are elected each year and supported by a District Manager and volunteer associate supervisors. Supervisors live in their district, provide direction and guidance to the District Manager, and bring valuable local perspective to the natural resources conservation planning process.
Interested? To find out more about how to get involved, please contact your local Natural Resources Conservation District: https://www.vacd.org/conservation-districts/