Hear three exciting presentations during this session!
- Creating a Vision and Steps to Action - Kona SWCD to present their innovated ideas and the process it took to get where we are today. A presentation to highlight where we were, where we are, and where we would like to continue, including the steps it took to get there and the partnership and communication that is necessary.
- Forging Future-Ready Conservation Districts in the Pacific Islands: Strengthening Leadership and Collaboration - The Southern Guam SWCD led the recent "Forging Future-Ready Conservation Districts" event, empowering Pacific Island conservation districts to address regional challenges through strategic capacity building. This session will highlight how the event cultivated leadership, enhanced collaboration, and promoted innovative conservation solutions tailored to island contexts. Participants will learn about approaches to building strong networks and fostering resilience in diverse environments.
- Increasing Conservation District Funding: A Success Story in Montana - Going into the 2021 biennial Legislative Session, Montana's Conservation Districts faced a catastrophic budget shortfall. Through the leadership and advocacy of the Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD), support of individual CDs, and collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources (DNRC), the subsequent 2023 Legislature created and funded a CD Fund within a constitutional trust, comprising a permanent and generational funding solution for Montana's Conservation Districts.
