Author Archives: NRCD clerk

Landowner help requested: The NRCS has funded a study by the University of Arizona under the direction of Dr. George Ruyle to investigate the effects of varying the timing of managed grazing in riparian pastures. The study is funded by … Continue reading →

National Association of Conservation District Activities and Events SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 18, 2015 NACD SPRING FLY-IN BREAKFAST: Wednesday, March 18th 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Capitol Visitors Center – Room SVC 12-10 HILL VISITS: ALL DAY RECEPTION: Wednesday, March 18th … Continue reading →

Notice is hereby given to the members of the Winkelman and Redington NRCDs and to the general public that the joint San Pedro Initiative Committee will hold a planning meeting. Date: February 11, 2015 Time: 10:00a.m. Place: General Kearny Inn, … Continue reading →

Last Night at the Annual NACD Meeting! NACD Appreciation Banquet Honorees Last night NACD closed out the Annual Meeting with its Appreciation Banquet. The banquet is an opportunity for NACD to recognize the many outstanding individual efforts of conservation leaders … Continue reading →

Tuesday General Session Recap Tuesday morning’s General Session featured presentations about the past, present and future of conservation. Former NRCS Chief Dave White spoke on the history of conservation districts and the impetus the Dust Bowl had in bringing people … Continue reading →

Monday General Session Recap The 69th NACD Annual Meeting started off with a great General Session on Monday, February 2. Past NACD President Gene Schmidt presided over the event that included a keynote address by Major General Michael Wehr, Commander … Continue reading →

February 1, 2015 NACD Kicks Off Annual Meeting in New Orleans The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) kicked off its Annual Meeting today in New Orleans, Louisiana. The NACD Annual Meeting, February 1-4, brings together conservation leaders from across … Continue reading →

Cattle To The Rescue Can intensive grazing remedy invasive grass seeding blunder? Pete Aleshire Editor 928-474-5251 Extension: 127 As of Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Here’s a pottery barn approach to meddling with ecosystems: You broke it, you fix it. Only … Continue reading →

CHECK THIS OUT!!!!! The Arizona State Forestry – Invasive Plant Program is conducting a needs assessment, and your response would be greatly appreciated. This assessment will help improve and guide the Invasive Plant Program into the future. It should take … Continue reading →

Hello followers of the WNRCD website! There is an updated Land Management Plan available for viewing. Look for future updates and stories to come! Thank you for following our website!