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Our Mission

The mission of the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts is to connect, serve, and champion the statewide network of Resource Conservation Districts.

We link RCDs in a strong, mutually supportive network working towards shared goals and resources.

We provide training, tools, and expertise to help RCDs achieve excellence.

We showcase the relevance of RCDs and make their work visible to elected officials, conservation leaders, and the community at large.

Areas of Focus

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Agriculture and Watersheds

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Forestry and Fire Resilience

California’s RCDs are critical in combating the state’s forest health crisis. RCDs are local leaders with boots on the ground implementing forest...

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Pollinator and Wildlife Habitats

CARCD’s Pollinator and Wildlife Habitat program is playing a key role in meeting California’s biodiversity and climate goals. By providing...

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Community Engagement and Collaboration

CARCD is dedicated to supporting the RCD network to serve all of California’s communities. To achieve this goal, the CARCD Community Engagement and...

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