Roland Geddes Fund

About the Fund

NASCA renamed its annual membership fund in 2020 to honor the association’s first executive director. The Roland Geddes Fund is used like a scholarship to assist state conservation agency staff who seek professional development or improve their agency’s operations; the fund is also used to advance NASCA’s mission.

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About Roland Geddes

Roland Geddes of Virginia served as NASCA’s first Executive Director. He, along with several other state conservation agency leaders, decided to formalize NASCA as a nonprofit organization. A World War II navy veteran, Geddes graduated from NC State University and started a career at Virginia Forestry before transitioning to Director of Division of Soil & Water Conservation where he led Virginia’s efforts in Chesapeake Bay Restoration.

Funding Request Form

DEADLINE: Friday, February 25, 2026

Leg Week Scholarships

NASCA is offering two (2) $1,000 scholarships to assist a first-time Leg Week attendee with hotel and flight (or mileage) expenses.

State conservation agency directors and staff are eligible to apply; preference will be given to state directors and representatives serving on the NASCA Policy and Communications Committees.

This year’s Leg Week will take place March 23-27 in Washington D.C.

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