Alameda County Resource Conservation District (ACRCD) Mission
The mission of the Alameda County Resource Conservation District (ACRCD) is to provide leadership in the county and region to enhance natural resources conservation, preserve wildlife and habitat, and improve rangeland and agricultural management through partnerships, education, outreach, resource services and technical assistance to clients, and funding support.
The ACRCD and NRCS are not Government oversight agencies. Maintaining the trust of the landowners and ranchers is of the utmost importance.
Conservation Easement Webinar Video
This recent workshop was designed for landowners in Alameda County interested in preserving their land and for ranchers with a vested interest in land stewardship.
Attendees gained a deeper understanding of how conservation easements can benefit both the owner and the land. Experts were on hand to discuss the application process, financial incentives, and answer questions. Additionally, funding opportunities specific to Alameda County were shared.
Please watch the recording of this webinar on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/se6J7k8p5HE?si=hj91ykRf2NVHA4lv
Questions? Contact Ian Howell, ian.howell@acrcd.org
Local Work Group
If you are an Alameda County rancher, farmer, winegrower, or land owner, RSVP today!
Please come prepared to enjoy happy hour with small bites, share your conservation needs, and leave with an understanding of the Conservation Partnership’s current programs and funding opportunities.
Questions? Please contact
NRCS District Conservationist veronica.rivera@usda.gov or
ACRCD COO ian.howell@acrcd.org
Coastal Cleanup Day With Living Arroyos
Join Living Arroyos for Coastal Cleanup Day! They are hosting sites all across the Tri-Valley, and each one has unique volunteer needs. Pick the spot that’s right for you and sign up early to save your spot!
Coastal Cleanup Day Castro Valley
This effort is part of the statewide Coastal Cleanup Day and is made possible by the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and The Alameda County Unincorporated Area Clean Water Program in coordination with Friends of San Lorenzo Creek.
Be part of the annual Coastal Cleanup Day at the Castro Valley Creek Trail! Volunteers will participate in a litter pickup along the creek trail and beautify the trail starting from the Castro Valley Library to Castro Valley Creek Blvd.
Questions? Please contact Jennifer Trevis at jennifer.trevis@acrcd.org
Alameda County Conservation Partnership
The Alameda County Resource Conservation District (ACRCD) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) collaborate as the Conservation Partnership to serve as the lead conservation agency in Alameda County. We provide technical and educational services for natural resource conservation and agriculture enhancement. The Partnership collaborates with many partners including private landowners, local, state and federal agencies and other organizations to develop and implement various conservation and agricultural strategies. The ACRCD also works closely, on a fee for service basis, with public agencies and private sector companies, to help achieve conservation based goals.
Latest ACRCD News
Winners Announced Alameda County Unincorporated Area Clean Water Program Poster Contest
APRIL 21, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Allison Rodacker Alameda County Resource Conservation District allison.rodacker@acrcd.org 925-453-3862 Alameda County Clean Water Program Earth Day “Help Keep Good Bugs in the Garden” Poster [...]
Urban Farm Pilot Working On 5-10 Year City Land Leases
Read the UCANR article to hear about the collaborative efforts that include work by ACRCD's Colleen Hotchkiss and Courtney Coon.
Alameda County Unincorporated Area Clean Water Program Poster Contest
The 2025 Alameda County Unincorporated Area Clean Water Program Poster Contest is accepting submissions! For more information and to participate, please read the flyer and poster contest rules below. We can’t wait to see this [...]