Execution of 2024 envirothon, leopold award support, sponsorship and training support for kacd convention, diversity training, nicodemus camp, tribal outreach and education/outreach on conservation

The United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) awarded a $224,390.00 Cooperative Agreement to the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD), a non-profit organization, for the execution of various conservation-related programs and initiatives in Kansas.

This award, under USDA NRCS' Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), will support KACD in providing technical assistance, training, education, and outreach for key conservation programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and Wetland Reserve Program (WRP). KACD will also execute conservation education events like the Envirothon, the Leopold Award, diversity training, tribal outreach, and the Nicodemus Camp. Additionally, KACD will facilitate training events, build capacity for effective communication of conservation initiatives, and partner with entities like the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Kansas Department of Health and Environment on projects focused on cover crop adoption, watershed implementation plans, and water quality improvements.