RCD s are Resource Conservation Districts . We are non-regulatory, grass roots special districts established by Division 9 of the California Public Resources Code. RCD s provide local leadership and deliver conservation measures to local residents and landowners.
Board members are unpaid volunteers who are dedicated to local delivery of conservation services.
RCD s serve both rural and agricultural areas, as well as urbanized areas. Non-regulatory Conservation Districts were authorized to increase leadership and provide assistance at the local level to landowners, farmers, and ranchers. California recognized the importance of Conservation Districts, and in 1938 authorized their formation. Eighty percent of California land is served by an RCD . Many changes have taken place since then but Resource Conservation Districts are empowered with the obligation and responsibility to provide local leadership and assistance to their constituency.