“As we wrap up #WorldWaterDay, remember that every day, our farmers and ranchers know the value of clean and abundant water, and we look forward to helping them conserve it for generations to come!” -Terrance O. Rudolph, State Conservationist-

What a great celebration to honor our clean and abundant water we are fortunate to have here to use for everyday life here in Georgia! #WorldWaterDay #Water2Me #GACDConserve

The Catoosa County Conservation District recently held a "Water-Wise Workshop" where they educated citizens on the importance of stormwater conservation. Attendees even got to make their on rain barrel! #GACDConserve #GeorgiaConserves

#ICYMI The Ohoopee River Conservation District now offering feral swine control services in Emmanual, Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen, and Wheeler counties. gacd.us/feralswine #GACDConserve #feralswinecontrol #feralswine

The Stephens County #Soil & #Water #Conservation District invites educators (formal and non-formal) to attend the next Monarchs Across GA Workshop on 5/22/21. Registration is only $30 & lunch is included. For more info about the workshop, please visit eealliance.org/mag-events.html.

Check out our 2021 Legislative Update video from GA Ag Commissioner, GSWCC Mitch Attaway, and our state's legislative conservation committee chairs Tyler Harper, Senator Larry Walker #GACDConserve #GAPOL youtube.com/watch?v=E5Ca3M…

Thank you to @CongressmanHice, Sanford Bishop, Jr., Rep. David Scott, Rep. Austin Scott for meeting with GACD Board Members to discuss conservation planning, staffing at Natural Resources Conservation Service offices, and federal funding of conservation programs during National Association of Conservation Districts's Advocacy Week.

Jennifer Howell, Georgia #Soil and #Water #Conservation Commission #Erosion and #Sediment Control Technical Specialist, recently spoke at an Environmental Science class at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA. Students were in person as well as virtual.

Georgia Victorious over Florida in Supreme Court Water Battle In 9-0 decision, justices unanimously opted to dismiss Florida’s eight-year-old water rights case against the state. supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf… #GACDConserve #waterwars

Learn about Silt Saver’s WBSF line of innovative silt fence products approved by GSWCC, plus other new performance-based erosion & sediment control devices. Hosted by Gwinnett County Soil & Water Conservation District gwinnettswcd.org/educational-ou…

Gwinnett County Soil and Water Conservation District's aquaponics project is bringing agriculture to urban schools in the Archer cluster through their AgSTEM Aquaponics program. Mercer University UGA's Warnell School Clark Atlanta USDA-NRCS Georgia youtube.com/watch?v=RfbvtH…

Registration for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCW) is now open at abac.edu/nrcw. NRCW gives Georgia's 10th,11th, and 12th grade students insight on the value, protection, and conservation of Georgia’s wildlife, forestry, soil, and water resources.

We have partnered with GSWCC to update the Conservation District Supervisor Handbook for new and existing District Supervisors! The Handbook explains their roles and responsibilities to conservation in Georgia. The Handbook is available at gacd.us/handbook

Teachers, register your class now for our FREE STEM Challenge that will help elementary school students across the state learn more about the importance of soil health! Register your classroom by May 14 @https://georgiafarmbureau.regfox.com/gacdspringstemchallenge

Clayton County Conservation District Supervisor Deetra Poindexter recently had the opportunity to discuss the importance of conservation with former State Representative Valencia Stovall. We appreciate the partnership of our State Leaders!

Great day speaking with WSB-TV about our urban conservation program in Fulton County! More info at gacd.us/gcap #urbanconservation #stormwatercontrol #stormwatermanagement

Congrats to the newly appointed Chair and Vice- Chair of the GSWCC Board- Bob Martin and Vikki Consiglio. More info at gaswcc.ga.gov.

Thad Rush of Floyd County was honored for his 50 years of service as a District Supervisor for the Coosa River Soil & Water Conservation District. Thad believes in the importance of soil & water conservation on his farm. gacd.us/news #GACDConserves