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NCRCD launches Nevada County Prescribed Burn Association - October 4, 2024

Nevada County Resource Conservation District (NCRCD) is pleased to announce the launch of Nevada County’s own Prescribed Burn Association (PBA). PBAs…

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Nevada County is securing the 'Future of Ag' with $500,000 grant for conservation planning - September 9, 2024

Nevada County Resource Conservation District (NCRCD) and the County of Nevada have come together to secure a historic $500,000, 3-year planning grant…

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CAL FIRE Grant Funds Goatgrass and Scotch Broom Fuel Reduction - August 31, 2024

The Nevada County Resource Conservation District (NCRCD) was recently awarded a Wildfire Prevention Grant from CAL FIRE to use prescribed fire to…

Tips for safe and fun late summer, fall adventures - August 17, 2024

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Livestock to Help with Nevada County’s Wildfire Mitigation Efforts - June 26, 2024

Nevada City, CA – Goats and sheep will soon play a key role in Nevada County’s wildfire mitigation efforts.

Hyatt Reservoir fire suppression partnership - June 14, 2024

Hyatt Reservoir fire suppression source great example of public, private partnership: Officials hope to replicate it in other areas of Nevada County

Range Camp 2024

Range Camp is an environmental science & management camp for high school students from across California. The camp takes place at the University of…

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Prescribed Burn Courses for Nevada County landowners - April 16, 2024

Prescribed fire, or controlled burning, is a tool used for good land stewardship. For more than 150 years, fires have been suppressed, forests have…

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Nevada County RCD continues free prescribed fire series - January 6, 2024

The Nevada County Resource Conservation District (NCRCD) will continue a series of free courses and field trips this winter on prescribed burning…

Conservation District recognizes Nevada County timber industry - October 24, 2023

Last Thursday, Nevada County Resource Conservation District held its Conservation Dinner, wherein attendees were given the organization’s 2022 Annual…

Farm Day 2023: Teaching youth what 'agriculture' really means - September 22, 2023

Annual Farm Day at the Fairgrounds - September 20, 2023

2023 Range Camp

Range Camp is an environmental science & management camp for high school students from across California. The camp takes place at the University of…

Local resource conservation districts conduct a prescribed burn training - June 1, 2023

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Working Lands – Documentary Series

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