The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) is a statewide organization that represents Georgia’s local soil and water conservation districts. Its mission is to promote the conservation, stewardship, and responsible use of Georgia’s natural resources through leadership, education, and coordination among conservation districts and partner agencies.
GACD typically supports policies related to soil and water conservation, agricultural best management practices, natural resource protection, environmental stewardship, conservation funding, and state and federal programs that assist landowners and farmers with conservation initiatives.
The organization is primarily funded through member district dues, state and federal conservation program support, grants, and partnerships with government agencies.
Affiliated with Georgia’s local soil and water conservation districts and collaborates closely with the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the National Association of Conservation Districts.
Non-profit
