California RCD website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nMission & Vision<\/h2>\n
The mission of the Marin Resource Conservation District is to conserve and enhance Marin\u2019s <\/span>natural resources, including its soil, water, vegetation and wildlife. <\/span>It is our belief that the <\/span>health of the county\u2019s natural landscape is dependent upon a robust agricultural economy and <\/span>the active preservation of our agricultural heritage. <\/span>In addition, it is our firm conviction that the <\/span>agricultural productivity of the county is dependent upon th<\/span>e diligent application of practices <\/span>which conserve and enhance our natural resources.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>Our district was formed to serve its landowners at their request, with no thought of domination <\/span>or interference in their affairs, but to assist them in their attempts to <\/span>make the most efficient <\/span>use of their farms and ranches. <\/span>We believe that this grassroots approach is in line with the best <\/span>of American traditions, and that gradually but surely excellent conservation accomplishments <\/span>will be made through education, friendly <\/span>persuasion and cooperative action. <\/span>Benefits of our <\/span>program will extend from individual landowners, to their immediate community and to the <\/span>public at large.<\/span><\/p>\nOur History<\/h2>\n
In 1938, in response to congressional enabling legislation and several years of Dust Bowl tragedies, California generated <\/span>legislation authorizing the formation of soil conservation districts. <\/span>Division 9 of the CA Public Resources Code gives RCD\u2019s authority to oversee and manage countywide or regional natural <\/span>resource conservation projects on both public and private lands. <\/span>The role of the publicly elected RCD Board of Directors is to <\/span>\u201ctake available technical, financial, and educational resources, whatever their source, and focus or coordinate them so that <\/span>the<\/span>y <\/span>meet the needs of the local land user and local communities for conservation of soil, water, and related resources\u201d. <\/span>The origina<\/span>l <\/span>purpose of the districts was to assist landowners with erosion and flood control problems, primarily on agricultural lands. <\/span><\/p>\nToday, 100 Resource Conservation Districts (originally called Soil Conservation Districts until 1971) encompass more than 80%<\/span>of the State. <\/span>Resource Conservation Districts now have the authority to engage in a broad array of resource conservation <\/span>activities. <\/span>In addition to erosion control and project assistance for agricultural lands, the district\u2019s function has expanded <\/span>to <\/span>include: agricultural land conservation, watershed planning and management, water conservation, water quality protection and <\/span>enhancement, soil and water management on non<\/span>–<\/span>agricultural lands, wildlife habitat enhancement, wetland conservation, <\/span>irrigation management, conservation education and forest stewardship.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\nRecognition<\/h2>\n\n- 2026 CA Association of Resource Conservation District’s RCD Employee of the Year – Emilie Winfield<\/li>\n
- 2026 CA Association of Resource Conservation District’s Director of the Year – Sally Gale<\/li>\n
- 2025 Environmental Action Committee of West Marin Public Service Award – Nancy Scolari<\/li>\n
- 2014 California Association of Resource Conservation Districts District of the Year<\/li>\n
- 2014 John M. McPhail, Jr. Green Business Award, Marin Conservation League<\/li>\n
- 2014 Certificate of Special Recognition, Congressman Jared Huffman<\/li>\n
- 2014 Certificate of Recognition, Noreen Evans, Senator 3rd District<\/li>\n
- 2014 Certificate of Recognition, Marc Levine, Assemblyman 10th District<\/li>\n
- 2013 District Manager Award, CA Association of Resource Conservation Districts – Nancy Scolari<\/li>\n
- 2012 Point Reyes Bird Observatory Conservation Partner Leadership Award – Nancy Scolari<\/li>\n
- 2011 Certificate of Recognition \u2013 West Marin Agricultural Co-Compost Project<\/li>\n
- 2010 Certificate of Special Recognition \u2013 50 years of conservation, Lynn Woolsey Congresswoman 6th District<\/li>\n
- 2010 Resolution of Commendation 50 Years, Marin County Board of Supervisors<\/li>\n
- 2010 Certificate of Recognition, Jared Huffman, Assemblyman<\/li>\n
- 2005 White House Conference on Cooperative Conservation Recognition<\/li>\n
- 2005 California Governor\u2019s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award<\/li>\n
- 2004 USDA NRCS Partners in Conservation Award<\/li>\n
- 1998 Marin Conservation League Ted Wellman Water Award<\/li>\n
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