Webinar – Engaging State Legislators and Influencing Policy: Effective Strategies and Activities (Part 2)
Webinar – Engaging State Legislators and Influencing Policy: Effective Strategies and Activities (Part 2) Our January 22 webinar, “Engaging State Legislators and Influencing Policy: Effective Strategies and Activities (Part 2)”, is the second part of our webinar series that discussed activities that are making a difference at the state level. This session focused on how […]
Webinar – How State Agencies and Associations Align Policies for Greater Impact (Part 1)
Webinar – How State Agencies and Associations Align Policies for Greater Impact (Part 1) On October 23, NASCA hosted the fall webinar, “How State Agencies and Associations Align Policies for Greater Impact (Part 1)”. This session explored how state agencies and state associations work hand-in-hand to identify and align on key policies. The panel featured […]
Webinar – What is NASCA?
Webinar – What is NASCA? On July 24, 2024, NASCA hosted the summer webinar and shared the history, structure, and collaborative efforts of the National Association of State Conservation Agencies (NASCA). 2024 NASCA President Tyler Brown and Past President Shana Joy discussed who our diverse and dedicated members are, the framework of the board, and […]
Webinar – Local Work Groups
Webinar – Local Work Groups On April 24, 2024, NASCA hosted the second webinar of the year exploring how state conservation agencies are advancing the Local Work Group process Mike Baden of the Washington State Conservation Commission shared some of the ways that Commission assists NRCS and Local Work Group Chairs to provide facilitation services and planning […]
Webinar – Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Webinar – Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) On January 24, 2024, NASCA hosted the first webinar of the year exploring how state conservation agencies have participated in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) opportunities this past year. Will Myers from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provided an overview of a new agreement which provides state […]
Two Plus Years In – Best Practices Adopted
NASCA members discuss the best practices for programs, operations and communications from across the nation that were adopted by state conservation agencies and conservation districts during the pandemic. What changed and will be continue to be utilized in a new way of doing conservation and state agency business.
Delivering conservation without co-location
Conservation Districts delivering effective conservation programs & services when not co-located in a USDA Service Center. Examples, tips and recommendations from across the nation from conservation district leaders that have been operating their districts in their facilities separated from NRCS.
Video – Recruiting Minority Candidates to Conservation Positions
Tips and techniques for recruiting minority candidates to conservation positions in your state with active recruitment & involvement that embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in operations, leadership, staffing, program involvement and development.
Building and Maintaining Conservation Partnerships
A discussion with retired NRCS State Conservationists on the subject of Building and Maintaining Conservation Partnerships.
NASCA Webinar – Field Staff Presentations from 2020
View presentations from the 2020 NASCA Virtual State Staff Sharing Session!
We would like to thank all of the presenters who shared their ideas, techniques, and knowledge for the betterment of conservation!