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Resource Conservation District
2401.9 miles away
Certified Level
About
The mission of the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County is to help people protect, conserve, and restore natural resources through information, education, and technical assistance programs.
There are 99 Resource Conservation Districts in California. They are part of a national network created during the Dust Bowl days over 70 years ago. Each RCD is governed by local landowners whose objective it is to assist conservation programs in their community. RCDs assess conservation problems, set priorities, and coordinate federal, state, and local resources to bring about solutions. They do this with technical assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation District guidance and support from the California Department of Conservation and a diverse network of funders and partners.
Resource Conservation Districts provide free, non-discriminatory assistance and educational opportunities to agricultural producers, land users, educators, and
Why we're Green
As a Resource Conservation District it only makes sense that we would walk the walk. Having a third party certify the District illuminates our weaknesses and allows us to get in line with our values. The recertification process also gives us a guide to the evolving needs and standards required to keep our commitment to the resources we are challenged with protecting.
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