Your Local Partner in Conservation
Acting as a dot connector, a bridge builder, and innovative collaborator, we work to provide the best technical and educational resources to solve our most complex natural resource issues. We partner for conservation solutions.
Protecting Our Watersheds
The RCD works tirelessly with rural, agricultural, and urban partners to support healthy ecosystems, habitat and biodiversity, and ensure sustainable, high-quality water supplies for people and wildlife.
Supporting Agriculture
Our programs for farmers, ranchers, and local schools help ensure viable local agriculture while also helping agriculture to be of service to the environment.
What's New at Your RCD
September eNewsletter
The latest | September 2020 Edition: fire recovery resources from your RCD, help maintain streamflow this summer, and more
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Vineyard Soil Health Trial Summary
Tillage Impacts on Soil Health and Water Retention –
Summary of a Sonoma Valley Vineyard Field Trial
There is spirited, ongoing debate on how to best manage tillage in vineyard tractor rows. Proponents and practitioners of full till, no till or alternate row tillage all make good arguments, often with great passion. Read the full article here!
August eNewsletter
The latest | August 2020 Edition: Russian River streamflow data released, NEW North Bay Forest Improvement Program, USDA-NRCS releases “Conservation at Work” video series, and more opportunities to get involved
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