1. 2018 Report to NASCA NACD Urban & Community Resource Policy Group
Stu Trefry, WA St Conservation Commission

2. NACD Urban & Community Resource Policy Group
Chaired by Ron Rohall of Pennsylvania
Composed of district officials plus representatives from NASCA and NCDEA.
Meets monthly via teleconference
Meets face-to-face at annual meeting and this year in conjunction with SE Regional Meeting

3. Committee Charge
To help ensure conservation districts are recognized as local resource leaders inspiring people to manage urban, developing, and interface landscapes for the conservation and enhancement of natural resources in support of economically viable, sustainable communities

4. Urban Agriculture Grants
RPG developed criteria & grant process
New round of Urban Ag grants!
Again funded by NRCS
RPG met to discuss criteria for new round
Announcement Soon

5. Background photo dimensions: 7.5x10
Two rounds of grants
2016: $2 million
2017: $1 million
61 grants funded in 32 states; 109 applications received

6. Public Outreach – Webinars!
Beginning our 7th year
Sponsored by Scotts Miracle Grow
Over 1,500 webinar participants from every state
Wide range of presenters
Webinar presentations found here:

7. Public/Member Outreach
Provided urban and community conservation articles for NACD’s website and publications
Promoted and administered Urban & Community Network
539 “likes” – A 35% increase since the Urban Ag Grants were awarded

8. Questions? Debra Bogar Stu Trefry (303) 988-1893 Deb-bogar@nacdnet.org
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