NJACD OverviewThe genesis of Soil Conservation programs in the United States began with an Act of Congress in 1937 to remedy the environmental devastations wrought by the Dust Bowl era to peoples and agricultural lands throughout the country and beyond our borders. For over 75 years, Soil Conservation Districts and their partners have been working to address soil and water challenges and natural resource needs.
As a qualified nonprofit 501c(3) organization, NJACD plays an important role in statewide and national conservation programs for the Soil Conservation Districts, as well as the general public. NJACD provides support and service in the development of statewide conservation education, leadership and professional programs. It is an important link to national organizations like the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), just to name a few. |
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“Land, then, is not merely soil; it is a fountain of energy flowing through a circuit of soils, plants, and animals.”
Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac, 1949
Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac, 1949
2023 NJACD Officers
New terms begin January 1, 2023
President: Charles Buscaglia
1st Vice President: Richard Dovey
2nd Vice President: Matthew J. Ward
Treasurer: James Hill
Secretary: Michael Rigolizzo
NJ NACD Board Member: Raymond J. Cywinski
Alternate NJ NACD Board Member: Gina Berg
1st Vice President: Richard Dovey
2nd Vice President: Matthew J. Ward
Treasurer: James Hill
Secretary: Michael Rigolizzo
NJ NACD Board Member: Raymond J. Cywinski
Alternate NJ NACD Board Member: Gina Berg
2022 NJACD Officers
New terms begin January 1, 2022
President: Louise Davis
1st Vice President: Vacant
2nd Vice President: Matthew J. Ward
Treasurer: Dennis Dougherty
Secretary: James Hill
NJ NACD Board Member: Raymond J. Cywinski
Alternate NJ NACD Board Member: Dennis Dougherty
Executive Director: Lily Mehl
1st Vice President: Vacant
2nd Vice President: Matthew J. Ward
Treasurer: Dennis Dougherty
Secretary: James Hill
NJ NACD Board Member: Raymond J. Cywinski
Alternate NJ NACD Board Member: Dennis Dougherty
Executive Director: Lily Mehl
SSCC & NJACD Meetings
Unless otherwise specified, NJ State Soil Conservation Committee (SSCC) meetings convene at 9:30am on the second Monday of each month immediately followed by NJACD meetings (around 11:30 am) in first floor Conference Room (Auditorium) of the Health-Agriculture Building in Trenton, New Jersey. Meetings will be held virtually until further notice due to Covid-19.
The New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts (NJACD) participates in the New Jersey Conservation Partnership, which jointly provides leadership to the State on conservation issues. As partners, we are interdependent and have independent responsibilities, yet are dependent on each other for successful delivery of programs. The NJ Conservation Partnership includes:
- USDA, New Jersey Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
>> Current NRCS Funding Opportunities for NJ Soil Conservation Districts
>> NRCS-NJ Local Working Group Questionnaire Fiscal Year 2022
>> NRCS Presentation at the 2020 NJACD Annual Partnership Meeting - New Jersey Department of Agriculture, State Soil Conservation Committee (SSCC)
- Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension Service
Projects and activities supported by the NJ Conservation Partnership include: You may contact your local Soil Conservation District for details.
About Our LogoIn 2013, the NJACD recruited the NJ Technology Student Association to design a logo that reflects the conservation theme of soil, water, wildlife and more to promote our Association on letterhead, website, social media and educational materials. The winning design chosen for our logo was created by Brooke Kaminski from Marlboro High School.
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