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NACD wants to make sure you're able to celebrate our anniversary with us in San Antonio, Texas, at the 2026 Annual Meeting! Hosted in partnership with the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, our 80th meeting will take place on February 15-19, 2026. Join us to celebrate this milestone anniversary and explore the meeting's theme, "Deep Roots, Bold Horizons."
Our early bird registration offer has been extended through January 5, so register now to secure your savings of up to $130 per attendee.
Full registration includes entry into the National Conservation Showcase, general and breakout sessions, Tuesday's Leadership Luncheon, the National Conservation Foundation's Live Auction, and Wednesday's Appreciation Banquet. All the details on registration can be found on the Annual Meeting webpage.
Make Your Travel Arrangements
NACD’s 2026 Annual Meeting will be held at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. Room rates in NACD's room block start at $279/night plus taxes and fees. Make an online reservation or reserve a room by calling 1-800-648-4462 and identify yourself as a registrant with NACD. The last day to reserve available rooms in the room block is Friday, January 26, 2026.
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For attendees traveling to San Antonio by plane, Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts! Click here to explore itineraries and book flights. You may also call Delta’s Conferences and Events® line at 1-800-328-1111 Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET and refer to Meeting Event Code NY3YA. There is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed through this number.
| DISTRICT INPUT NEEDED IN SURVEY FOR BIRD CONSERVANCY RESEARCH | |
The Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, a nonprofit based out of Fort Collins, CO, is leading a research project to better understand perspectives on ranch and farm land managers’ willingness to engage in several grassland conservation activities within conservation districts. Ultimately, they will combine this information with maps of key areas to conserve grasslands in order to help improve their conservation delivery and that of other organizations across the U.S. Great Plains. Please consider supporting this critical research that will inform conservation efforts of multiple organizations across the Great Plains. They will share reports detailing findings with those who participate. The survey will only take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Responses are needed from the areas highlighted in the map below.
| Any staff or board member in your conservation district may take this survey. They encourage a single response from whoever feels qualified to estimate willingness to engage in conservation behaviors among ranchers and farmers in your conservation district. Rough estimates are expected and the respondent will be able to express their level of certainty in their answer. Questions can be directed to justin.beall@birdconservancy.org. | HEAR LEADERSHIP TIPS & TRICKS FROM NACD'S PRESIDENTS ASSOCIATION | |
Over the past few months, NACD has brought you opportunities to learn more about your NACD membership, check-in with NACD's President, find out how staff and our volunteer leadership support your work, and provided additional resources to help you understand the organization. Now, we have a chance for you to learn more about how you can use your own leadership skills to further engage as an individual in the organization!
On January 15, at 3:00 p.m. ET, join NACD’s Presidents Association, a group of former NACD and State Association Presidents, for a Conservation Coffee on Leadership Tips and Tricks! NACD’s Secretary-Treasurer (and former President of the South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts) Karl Jensen will be joined by Dr. Carol Knight, current NACD Southeast Executive Board Member and former President of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts. They’ll share information on relationship building at the national level, like how to seek out mentorship from others, supporting the next generation of leaders, opportunities to lead at the national level and how to plan for next steps, and how to manage time as a volunteer board member while staying happy and motivated.
Registration is free online; registrants will receive a Zoom link after registering. The session will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel after the event.
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NACD wishes you and yours a Happy Holidays. Our offices will be closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1. There will not be an edition of eResource published next week, December 30.
We look forward to continuing to support locally led conservation efforts in the new year!
| Make a Donation to NCF's Live Auction | |
During the 2026 NACD Annual Meeting, NACD's sister organization, the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) will host their Live Auction on February 17 in support of the NCF-Envirothon program and the Next Generation Leadership Institute.
Individuals, conservation districts, and state associations are encouraged to donate unique items for the NCF Auction.
Submit items here.
The deadline for online donations is January 31, 2026. After that, donations will only be accepted on-site in San Antonio.
| Grab A Gift That Supports Conservation! | |
This holiday season, consider giving a gift that shows off your support of conservation! Grab one of our classic logowear items or try the retro sunset design, availble in tee shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks.
Not your style? Check out the limited edition Stewardship 2026 gear, featuring the "Soil. Where it All Begins" design. These are perfect for every soil conservationist and natural resources educator in your life.
Shop now, and stock up for your district board, staff, and family. And feel good knowing your purchase directly supports NACD's education efforts!
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Don't forget that access to our Members Only section is a benefit for dues paying members at any level! This hub of district resources is full of guides and instructional information to help you enhance your district's conservation delivery system.
We also have information on NACD's advocacy efforts like our most recent policy book and an archive of Congressional and Executive Action updates that our CEO and Government Affairs team have been producing weekly all year.
If you need help accessing the Members Only page, or have recommendations on the development of future resources, please reach out to us!
| Promote your conservation district or state association's tree sale, annual meeting, webinar, field day, or other events on NACD's Calendar of Events! | |
