The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is a nonprofit organization that represents America's 3,000 conservation districts and the 17,000 individuals who serve on their governing boards. Conservation districts are local units of government established under state law to carry out natural resource management programs at the local level. NACD's mission is to promote responsible management and conservation of natural resources on all lands by representing locally-led conservation districts through grassroots advocacy, education, and partnerships.

NACD works with millions of landowners and operators to help them manage and protect land and water resources on private and public lands across the United States. They support voluntary, incentive-driven natural resource conservation programs that benefit all citizens. NACD maintains relationships with organizations and government agencies, publishes information about districts, and provides services to its districts.

Their programs and activities aim to advance conservation led by local districts and the millions of cooperating landowners they serve. To learn more about NACD's work, including their initiatives for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit their website