Welcome to August! We hope you are staying cool, and for those experiencing dry summers, that you get rain soon! Please continue to reach out your Pacific leadership with any questions or comments, and reference NACD's Pacific Region Webpage often for updates and region resources. Kit Tillotson (ID, Pacific Region Chair, [email protected]) Tom Wehri (CA, Executive Board Member, [email protected]) Ariel Rivers (CA, NACD Pacific Region Representative, [email protected]; (925) 290-8925)

NACD UPDATES AND NEWS

PACIFIC REGION BI-MONTHLY CALLS Thank you to everyone who attended the July Pacific Region virtual check-in! A meeting report is available on the Pacific Region Webpage. Starting September 1, we will hold bi-monthly Zoom calls on the first Tuesday of every month, 4-5 PM Pacific. For log-in details, contact Ariel. Thank you to Tom Salzer, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts, for capturing the July meeting via a screenshot, below!

CONGRATULATIONS NEW TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARDEES! NACD recently awarded an additional $6.5 million through the NACD Technical Assistance grants program. The Pacific Region received an additional 20 grants, totaling over $2.7 million awarded through this program to Pacific districts in 2020. For additional details: Read more about this announcement in the recent press release See a list of all recent grantees on NACD's 2020 TA Grants webpage Review our TA Grant Success Stories on our blog Download “Getting the Job Done. NACD Technical Assistance Grants: A summary of year one activity”

NACD VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING The 2020 Summer Board Meeting took place via Zoom on July 20. Among other business, the Board reviewed the draft FY 2021 budget and adopted a Board Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Log-in to NACD's Members Only Section for additional business and updates.

NACD FORESTRY RPG RELEASES TOPICS FOR SUMMER VIRTUAL MEETING On August 11, the Forestry RPG will host a series of free, 50-minute webinars, open to all conservation districts and forestry partners interested in attending. Topics include: How conservation districts can support female forest landowners - hosted by the Pacific Region's Vice Chair, Doug Rushton Is biochar a growth area for conservation districts? - featuring Tualatin SWCD (OR) Nailing down the right approach A closer look at American Tree Farm System (ATFS) standards Supporting the NWTF National Forestry Initiative Making the case for strong forest economies Conservation districts provide a boost to pre-fire efforts - featuring Trinity RCD (CA) Register for each webinar online.

SUBMIT YOUR BREAKOUT SESSION PROPOSALS! NACD is now soliciting applications for breakout sessions for the 2021 Annual Meeting, which is currently being planned as an in-person meeting. Applications must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. This year, NACD is seeking proposals that fit within five themes: District Operations and Partnerships Natural Resources Policy and Protection Stewardship and Education Communications and Outreach; and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Conservation Review last year's annual meeting presentations online for inspiration!

CONSERVATION PLANNING BOOT CAMP: Cancelled for 2020 Please encourage interested candidates to continue to prepare in anticipation of 2021 sessions. Interested candidates should contact NACD Director of Membership Kimberly Uldricks with any questions.

WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER! Rick Gomez from the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District (IERCD) in California joined the NACD Board of Directors in July! Rick brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the region, even jumping on his first NACD meeting call within days of his appointment. Congratulations, Rick, and we look forward to working with you!

Thank you for your service, Paul! Paul Williams recently stepped down as California's Board Member for NACD, and after many years of service to the Region and NACD's Communications Committee and Urban and Community Resource Policy Group, Paul will be greatly missed. Thank you for your service, Paul!

Contact Ariel for any support in communicating the value of NACD, questions about districts who have paid their FY 2020 dues, or thoughts on additional membership services.

PARTNER UPDATES

NACD and EnviroScape are excited to offer a variety of exclusive discounts to conservation districts who are interested in purchasing EnviroScape hands-on models, including the watershed/nonpoint source and coastal watershed models. Conservation districts can receive discounts with the following promotional codes: 10 percent off one or more EnviroScape models with the code NACD10 15 percent off five or more EnviroScape models with the code NACD15 20 percent off 10 or more EnviroScape models with the code NACD20 Enter the promotional codes when ordering online or contact [email protected] to place an order.

Cascadia CD (WA) Seeks Program Director The Program Director guide and direct the program management functions for the District with a professional attitude and strong commitment and loyalty to the District Board of Supervisors and its staff. The Program Director will coordinate with the District Administrator for continuity of the overall District program and train for an eventual promotion to a new Executive Director position. Please see Cascadia’s Job Announcement and Description for more information. Applications are due to Peggy Entzel prior to 5 PM on August 7.

The signup period for FSA’s CLEAR30 pilot program to enroll in a 30-year Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contract ends August 21.

UPCOMING DEADLINES AND EVENTS

August 11, 2020: Forestry RPG Summer Virtual Meeting September 1, 2020: Pacific Region Bi-Monthly Zoom Call Ongoing: National Conservation Foundation Fundraising Campaign Ongoing: Opportunity to support district grants by donating to Friends of NACD

RECENT PACIFIC SUCCESS STORIES

Recent posts, news and information about successful district projects and regional activities.

Blogs: o  House Climate Report Calls for Investments in Agricultural Conservation o  WOTUS Update: Finalized Navigable Waters Protection Rule and Current Litigation o  RCPP grant helps Oregon SWCD restore oak habitat (OR) o  NEPA Update: Final Rule Released o  Great American Outdoors Act Signed into Law

eResource: o  NACD Board of Directors Approves Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Forestry Notes: o  RCPP Grant Helps Oregon SWCD Restore Oak Habitat (OR)

FY 2020 NACD Webinars from the Pacific: Available for viewing on demand. o  May 21: Stormwater Management (CA) o  April 16: Pollinators Research (WA, CA) o  Jan. 16: Reaching out through Urban Agriculture (CA) o  Dec. 19: Developing a Successful Community Wildfire Preparedness Program (WA)

Please send any resources, job posts, events, blogs, news to share, questions, comments, etc. to Ariel Rivers, [email protected].