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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...
2022 NACD Northeast Region Meeting
The NACD Northeast Regional meeting will be held in Cambridge, Maryland from August 28-31, 2022
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​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.

In the News

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Cristina Czochanski, 2022 Memorial Conservation Scholarship winner
Cristina Czochanski
2022 Memorial Conservation Scholarship recipient

Our Vision

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

Upcoming Events

2022 NACD Northeast Region Meeting
The NACD Northeast Regional meeting will be held in Cambridge, Maryland from August 28-31, 2022
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​The NJ Envirothon and the NCF-Envirothon are presently planned to be in-person events for 2023.

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.