Hi Marsha -

Although we don't necessarily call it a purpose Statement our planning template included blurbs about Mission, Vision, and Values statements as well as other information.  it can be found here:  Strategic Planning Guide 2023_12.19.23.pdf | Powered by Box.   Each district develops their own statements and we do not provide a suggested statement.  Hope that helps.

Hello,

We have a mission statement for the CD Program, which many CDs adopt. But we also encourage them to develop their own if more specificity is desired by their board. We have a reporting line item on all annual reports which asks for their mission statement, I do like this exercise because as they grow they see the need to update and reword their mission statements to include more.

Program mission/function statement:

To take available technical, financial, and educational resources, whatever their source, and focus or coordinate them so that they meet the needs of the local land user for conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources.

Some of the CDs mission statements:

BMCD will be a leading voice working to address and advance conservation concerns and programs relevant to the district’s goals and objectives, being mindful of the original mission of the conservation district while meeting the challenges of new realities.

The mission of Lahontan Conservation District is to provide technical resources and educational services to people, groups, and agencies by identifying natural resource issues and creating programs to address these issues.

The supervisors have objectives that are designed to provide quality service to district cooperators interested in developing conservation programs for their farms and ranches. Cooperating units of government, primarily the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), will provide most of these services.

To promote resource conservation, preservation, and sustainability through education, facilitation, and public and private partnerships to benefit the citizens of Clark County Nevada

Thanks for the question.

Melany

(Nevada CD Program)

Districts can all develop their own mission statements, but we tend to refer to the language of our enabling statute, which includes both a policy statement and a list of powers and duties. The policy statement in particular helps answer the big-picture "why do we exist" question. Beyond that, we have not given guidance about mission statements.

That said, several years ago our districts collaboratively developed a set of shared language that can be used in communications materials. We call these our "message frames." They're not mandatory, and they're a little different than a mission statement, but they do speak to the purpose of the districts, and we hope they can help standardize district identity in the public eye.

Message Frames

Districts:

1. connect people, organizations and resources to steward our land and water resources for the future.
2. are rooted in communities, and those roots help to strengthen and support the environment.
3. help landowners make conservation practice decisions that change the landscape for people and the planet.
4. are trusted and effective members of the agricultural and conservation community.
5. are well-equipped with technical ability, training, and knowledge and are intimately aware of the stresses posed to landowners and food producers.
6. make a difference at your favorite place.