The National Conservation Partnership
The National Conservation Partnership is the dynamic relationship
between federal, state, and nonprofit groups that have pledged to
jointly provide national conservation leadership.
The Partnership was formalized in January 1993 when three
conservation leaders signed a national agreement, pledging to work
together for natural resource conservation. A fourth partner was added
in 1997.
Independently, Partnership members have separate responsibilities for
sustaining the environment and conserving the nation's natural
resources. As partners in conservation, they speak with a unified voice
and act to realize a common vision: A productive nation in harmony with
a quality environment.
The National Conservation Partnership commitment involves:
- Listening and responding to customers' local resource conservation
needs;
- Fostering economically viable environmental policies;
- Advocating a total natural resources approach to conservation;
- Maintaining and advocating grass roots conservation delivery
systems.
Our Partners
Partnership Members
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is the federal
agency that works hand-in-hand with the American people to conserve
natural resources on private lands. Formerly the Soil Conservation
Service, NRCS brings 60 years of scientific and technical expertise to
the Partnership.
The National Association of
Conservation Districts (NACD) is the national organization for 3,000
local conservation districts across the country. Conservation districts
are local units of government responsible for the soil and water
conservation work within their boundaries. The districts' role is to
increase voluntary conservation practices among farmers, ranchers and
other land users.
The National Association of State
Conservation Agencies (NASCA) is a coalition of state conservation
agencies across the country. These agencies provide guidance and funding
for conservation districts. They operate numerous state environmental,
sediment control, and soil erosion prevention programs.
The National Association of Resource
Conservation and Development Councils (NARC&DC) provides a
collective voice for more than 300 local Resource Conservation and
Development Councils nationwide. The NARC&DC serves as an advocate
and assists local councils to identify and take action on issues and
opportunities to improve the quality of life and environment in their
communities. Local RC&D Councils are grass-roots community leaders
working collectively on behalf of conservation and sustainable
development.
Our Customers
- Farmers
- Other land decision makers
- Other Federal agencies
- Local and State governments
- International governments
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- Resource Conservation and Development councils
- Rural and urban communities
- Water management groups
- Other individuals, groups, and associations
- And ultimately, every water user and food consumer in the
Nation
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