Conservation District Official Training Program Review

Click here to see the detailed checklist with numerical estimation tool.

Please note: This is a different version of the self-assessment tool than used by NACD for their recognition program.

The following states have notified NASCA that they have completed the self-assessment process:

Click on a numbered link to access state training materials for each of the following areas:

Basic Knowledge

1.         History of the Conservation Movement – Local, State, and National

2.         What is a Conservation District?

3.         Fiduciary Responsibilities

4.         Legal Responsibilities

5.         Roles and Responsibilities of Local, State, and National Associations and Partners

6.         Ethics

Basic Responsibilities

7.         Understand Local, State, and Federal Laws, Rules and Regulations

8.         Employee Training

9.         Financial Training

10.       Understanding State and National Resolutions Processes

11.       Awareness of All Available Conservation Programs

12.       Legislative Process Training

13.       Awareness of Proper Protocol in Conducting Public Meetings

14.       Basic Operations

15.       Election Process and Board Member Recruitment

Link not working? Please email Sarah Hickling at sarah-hickling@nascanet.org.