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goals, and mission by donating to the
program of your choice...
Begin by selecting what program you
would like to donate to and and choose
an amount. With your donation, you will
be helping AACD keep Alaska beautiful.
* All
donations are tax deductible to the
extent allowed by law.
No goods or services are provided in
return for your contribution. You will
receive a letter of acknowledgment from
the Association's office for your gift.
The Alaska Association of Conservation
Districts tax identification number is
92-0161947.
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about each program.
Soil & Water Conservation Districts
Alaska's Soil and Water Conservation
Districts are grassroots organizations
within the framework of the state government
that concentrate their resources on
responsible use and conservation of our
natural resources. This includes a variety
of projects involving water resources, land
resources and education.
While projects vary from district to
district, the goal remains consistent —
responsible use of Alaska's abundant
natural resources.
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
bring
a balance to
natural resources. The Districts and AACD
promote responsible use of all types of
resources — whether that means conservation,
maintenance or harvest. We look at resource
development from all angles — environmental
concerns, human needs, economic
ramifications, long-term impacts,
sustainability, etc.
* All
donations are tax deductible to the
extent allowed by law.
No goods or services are provided in
return for your contribution. You will
receive a letter of acknowledgment from
the Association's office for your gift.
The Alaska Association of Conservation
Districts tax identification number is
92-0161947.
Wildlife Habitat
The focus of projects in some districts
is the conservation and improvement of
wildlife habitats. A variety of wildlife,
from migratory waterfowl to Kodiak bears,
benefit.
Windbreaks and tree planting slow wind
and provide shelter and food for wildlife.
Planting a mixture of tree species helps
prevent total losses to disease and severe
weather; it also provides food, nesting
areas, and cover for a variety of wildlife.
Farmers are installing grass, tree, and
shrub plantings, ponds, and other wildlife
habitat at record rates. Some farmers plant
or leave food plots of corn, millet, or
other grains specifically for wildlife
preservation.
* All
donations are tax deductible to the
extent allowed by law.
No goods or services are provided in
return for your contribution. You
will receive a letter of
acknowledgment from the
Association's office for your gift.
The Alaska Association of
Conservation Districts tax
identification number is 92-0161947.
Invasive Plants
Noxious
and invasive weeds are problems of
increasing concern in Alaska.
Districts are working together with
other organizations, including the
state's Committee for Noxious and
Invasive Plant Management, to combat
the infiltration of weeds.
* All
donations are tax deductible to the
extent allowed by law.
No goods or services are provided in
return for your contribution. You
will receive a letter of
acknowledgment from the
Association's office for your gift.
The Alaska Association of
Conservation Districts tax
identification number is 92-0161947.
Conservation Education
Conservation education is essential to
promoting wise use of our natural resources.
Districts target both students and adults as
they share information on stewardship. Once
students understand the importance of
District projects, they often become
partners in projects in their area.
Conservation education takes many forms
through programs sponsored by the AACD and
its 12 SWCDs. These include such diverse
functions as natural resources classes,
youth employment, contests and events,
classroom presentations, cooperator
education and public information.
* All
donations are tax deductible to the
extent allowed by law.
No goods or services are provided in
return for your contribution. You will
receive a letter of acknowledgment from
the Association's office for your gift.
The Alaska Association of Conservation
Districts tax identification number is
92-0161947.
Water Quality
Water quality and Watershed Health are
major issues in the Soil and Water
Conservation Districts. Districts are
involved with a variety of projects designed
to preserve and/or improvement the quality
of ground and surface water in Alaska.
Some Soil and Water Conservation
Districts in Alaska conduct water-quality
monitoring projects through the Citizens'
Environmental Monitoring Program (CEMP)
where volunteers take water samples to test
the water for such indicators as pH and
temperature. That information is compiled
and shared with other agencies, including
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Volunteers are vital to these efforts
because of the many sites that need to be
monitored. Trained volunteers — from high
school students to retirees — have allowed
SWCD to compile baseline data in some
Districts.
* All
donations are tax deductible to the
extent allowed by law.
No goods or services are provided in
return for your contribution. You
will receive a letter of
acknowledgment from the
Association's office for your gift.
The Alaska Association of
Conservation Districts tax
identification number is 92-0161947.