About Resource Conservation Districts

What is a Resource Conservation District (RCD)?

RCDs were first founded after the Dust Bowl in the 1930s to bring federal and state funding and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers so that they could voluntarily conserve water, soil, and wildlife habitat on their land with the help of a local and neutral partner. The RCDs are a special district of the government that is non-regulatory.

Learn More about RCDs on the California Association of RCDs (CARCD) website.

Click here to check out an interactive map of California RCDs.

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Our Mission

The Lower Cosumnes Resource Conservation District was established in 1952 to address soils and water conservation and land use issues...

What is a Special District?

Special districts are created and funded by a community’s residents to provide new or enhanced local services and infrastructure. Local residents own special districts and govern them through locally elected or appointed board members. California Special Districts are passionate about providing high-quality services and resources in the most efficient and effective manner.

What is a Resource Conservation District (RCD)?

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