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 in natural resources conservation, wildlife and habitat preservation, and agricultural enhancement through partnerships, education, outreach, resource services and technical expertise.
Pond-IT Model Training Session
Is your pond too wet or too dry? Join Guadalupe-Coyote RCD for training sessions on March 18, 2021 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM or March 23, 2021 from 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM to learn about the Pond Inundation and Timing Model! Potential applications include pond habitat enhancement, invasive species control, or climate resilience planning.
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AgroEco 2021 Conference
Free registration for 2021 AgroEcological City Conference is now open! Come join urban farmers, food and farming justice advocates, policy makers, educators, community organizers, and engaged citizens to share strategies for strengthening our urban food and farming systems. This event is hosted by University of California Cooperative Extension, Berkeley Food Institute, Growing Roots, and Agroecology Commons.
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Bobcat Spotting
We were happy to spot a bobcat greeting us at the office on Monday, January 25!
Conserving Monarchs on Rangelands
Read from CARCD’s Monarch Conservation Manager, Hillary Sardiñas, on what landowners can do on their property to benefit the declining western population of monarch butterflies. This factsheet features Alameda County RCD’s and NRCS’s partnership with 3 Calhoun Sisters’ Ranch! Please contact Ricka Stoelting for more information on Monarch Conservation.
Download the factsheet here
Carbon Farming Fact Sheet
Want to know more about the ways that farmers and ranchers can help mitigate climate change while improving soil health and increasing crop yields & forage production? Check out the Carbon Farming Fact Sheet to read more about carbon farming and how to get involved.
Download Carbon Farming Fact Sheet here
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.
Lastest ACRCD News
CDFA’s Healthy Soils Week
Click here to participate in CDFA’s Healthy Soils Week, including webinars, at-home compost and gardening activities, as well as children’s projects. These activities culminate for this Saturday’s UN’s World Soils Day on December 5th. [...]
Impacts of Smoke/Ash on Food Production
What are the effects of smoke and ash on the safety of produce growing on farms and gardens? After the heavy fire season in California, there are concerns from farmers and gardeners about food safety. [...]
UCCE Cover Cropping Series Webinars
Are you interested in learning about the benefits of cover cropping? Did you miss University of California Cooperative Extension's Cover Cropping Opportunities in Specialty Crops webinars series? These webinars are free and accessible for all farmers, [...]