The National Association of Conservation Districts held its 2025 Summer Conservation Forum and Tours in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this week. NACD hosted the event in partnership with Wisconsin Land + Water, and this summer’s meeting gathered conservation leaders from across the country. The event spotlighted numerous natural resources conservation efforts in Wisconsin. “Wisconsin is a leader in farmer-driven conservation and water quality initiatives,” said NACD President Gary Blair. “This state shines with strong local and state collaboration and provides us with great examples of partnerships to grow the future of voluntary, locally led conservation.” During the meeting, attendees heard from NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt about strengthening service to the nation’s agricultural producers. “This is an opportunity to re-imagine NRCS, and we’re flipping the business model for what we need to be for the next 90 years,” Bettencourt said. “Join us in imagining that future and creating it for ourselves.”
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