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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...
  • NEW The NJACD/SSCC Caucus Meetings will be held virtually on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Learn more...
  • NEW The Annual Business Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 and the Annual Partnership Meeting will be held in person on Monday, March 28, 2022. 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.

In the News

  • Zachary A. Zentz named 2021 Memorial Conservation Scholarship Winner
  • In recognition of the importance of soil and water conservation in New Jersey, Governor Murphy has officially proclaimed April 25 - May 2, 2021 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week...
  • USDA-NRCS selects Julie Hawkins to serve as State Conservationist to oversee the federal agency's programs, operations and staff in NJ
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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

2021 NACD Northeast Region Meeting NEW
The NACD Northeast Regional meeting will be held in Portsmouth, New Hampshire from Oct 31 - Nov 3​, 2021
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NJACD/SSCC Caucus Meetings NEW
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Venue: Virtual (Google Meet)
Northern:​ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Southern: 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm​
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Annual Business Meeting NEW
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
​Venue: Virtual
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2022 NACD Annual Meeting
February 12-16, 2022
Venue: Orlando, Florida​
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Annual Partnership Meeting NEW
Monday, March 28, 2022
​Venue: Freehold SCD
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The NJ Envirothon and the NCF-Envirothon will be held virtually for 2021. The Current Issue remains the same as last year's cancelled event.
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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.