National Association of State Conservation Agencies

NASCA is committed to supporting America’s state conservation agencies. We empower members to collaborate, innovate, and influence conservation at the state and national levels.

NASCA & NWC 2025

Joint Annual Meeting

The National Association of State Conservation Agencies (NASCA) and National Watershed Coalition (NWC) invite you to attend our 2025 joint meeting from October 26-29 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Meeting Details

Fort Worth, Texas
October 26-29, 2025

What We Do

NASCA Empowers Members By:

EDUCATION

Our wide array of resource materials helps members stay current on relevant issues and state conservation agency activities.

COMMUNITY

NASCA’s primary function is to connect those within our network. The Ask NASCA forum allows members to engage their counterparts across the nation to solve common challenges.

ADVOCACY

In cooperation with our members and core partners, NASCA serves as a unified voice for state conservation agencies at the national level.

Resources to Keep Conservationists Informed & Educated

NASCA’s mission is to support collaboration between members across state lines. We offer a variety of resources to support the work of conservation professionals.

In the News

NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt Visits Alabama, Tours Farms Showcasing Irrigation Success
NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt visits Alabama and tours farms showcasing irrigation success.
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Iowa’s Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Project is proving that livestock production and water quality go hand in hand, converting thousands of acres to productive grazing while advancing conservation across the state.
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National Association of State Conservation Agencies

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