≡NJACD
The purpose of the NJ Association of Conservation Districts is to conduct educational, scientific and charitable work concerning the conservation, maintenance, improvement, development and use of land, soil, water, trees, vegetation, fish and wildlife, open space and other renewable natural resources.​
The New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts (NJACD) is a 50-year institution providing professional development and leadership programs primarily to the Soil Conservation Districts covering 21 counties in the state as well as public outreach. The Soil Conservation Districts are locally-led, government agencies that implement conservation programs in consultation and cooperation with the NJ Department of Agriculture and other State and Federal agencies and organizations. Click here to learn more about us...
  • Submit Memorial Conservation Scholarship applications by Monday, May 2, 2022. Learn more...
  • ​The Virtual 2022 NJ Envirothon Test Day is Saturday, May 7th. Learn more...
  • Freehold SCD hosts District Managers Meeting on Wednesday, May 11th
  • ​The Virtual 2022 NJ Envirothon Team Presentation is Saturday, May 21th. Learn more...​​​​​
​Meetings will be held virtually until further notice due to Covid-19

Our Mission

It is our mission to conserve the natural resources of New Jersey to meet the conservation needs of its residents today and for future generations.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in promoting and inspiring the stewardship of New Jersey’s natural resources.

Upcoming Events

NJACD Partnership Meeting
Monday, March 28, 2022
​Venue: Freehold SCD
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2022 NJ Envirothon
Station Testing: Saturday, May 7, 2022
Team Presentations: Saturday, May 21, 2022
​Format: Virtual
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District Managers Meeting
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Freehold SCD
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The NJ Envirothon and the NCF-Envirothon will be held virtually for 2022.
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Our Values

​We value the natural resources of New Jersey and we value collaboration, leadership, innovation, balance and education as essential tools for sustaining the health of our environment for future generations.

Educational Programs

As part of the NJACD's public outreach, the Association has several educational programs geared towards youngsters. The Conservation Poster Contest engages students in grades 2-12 in environmental subjects. The New Jersey Envirothon tests high school students' environmental knowledge with current issues of the day and prepares them for careers in natural resource management. The Memorial Conservation Scholarship helps students pursue these goals as they move on to college.