who we are
Conservation | Collaboration | capacity
NCDEA is dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence among conservation district employees. We aspire to strengthen local, state, regional, and national networks by
facilitating opportunities for professional growth and development.
We strive to be a catalyst for positive change; inspiring and equipping conservation district professionals to lead, innovate, and collaborate while delivering sound, effective service.
Our Story
Built on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in the 1990's, NCDEA has grown into a nationally recognized leader in conservation training and policy led by a board of 18 and a part-time Executive Director.
NCDEA provides a unified voice for conservation district employees across the country. We strive to strengthen the effectiveness of conservation efforts by fostering professional development, sharing knowledge, and advocating for the resources and recognition our members deserve.
Through networking opportunities, training programs, and national advocacy, we empower our members to grow as leaders in conservation. At the same time, we work to elevate the vital role conservation districts play in addressing today’s most pressing environmental challenges. Strong local action drives meaningful national impact. By supporting the people behind conservation districts, we help ensure healthier landscapes, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future for all.
NCDEA is a proud partner of the National Conservation Partnership (NCP), which is a commitment of collaboration by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), National Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils (NARC&DC), National Association of State Conservation Agencies (NASCA), and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The NCP works to coordinate interagency delivery of conservation assistance to private landowners, communities, and others to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's natural resources.
Looking to the future, NCDEA will continue to advocate for conservation district employees nationwide; focusing on ways to promote and inspire their professional development, while encouraging them to be involved on state, regional, and national levels in an effort to assist them in delivering sound, effective, local conservation assistance.
Watch for the next big thing from NCDEA - a National Conservation Planning Training project!
