National Anthem Contest Winners! The winner will perform live for 800 people in SLC Monday, February 10th at the NACD Annual Meeting . The runner-up will step in if the winner is unavailable Congratulations to our winner and runners-up! And a HUGE thank you to everyone who entered!!!

Delta Conservation District works with agricultural producers and landowners to conserve soil and water resources and support sustainable farming in Millard County. Delta Conservation District Millard County District Highlights Meeting Information Meeting Date: 1st Tuesday at 10:00 am, Place: Millard Rec. Bldg Address: 83 S Manzanita Ave, Delta Contact JP Contreras to get involved or learn more about available resources Phone: 435-660-8110 Email: jcontreras@utah.gov “Disclaimer: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. UACD does not manage district schedules and may not receive updates when changes occur.”

Sanpete County Conservation District provides landowners with programs, technical assistance, and resources to protect Utah’s soil, water, and natural resources. Sanpete County Conservation District Sanpete County District Highlights Meeting Information Meeting Date: 2nd Thursday of the month, 10:00 am Place: NRCS Office Address: 50 S Main Ephraim Contact JP Contreras to get involved or learn more about available resources Phone: 435-660-8110 Email: jcontreras@utah.gov “Disclaimer: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. UACD does not manage district schedules and may not receive updates when changes occur.”

Piute County Conservation District works with landowners and local partners to conserve soil, water, and natural resources while supporting sustainable land management in south-central Utah. Piute County Conservation District Piute County District Highlights Meeting Information Meeting Date: 4th Monday of the month, 3:00 pm Place: Address: Piute County Courthouse 550 N Main St, Junction. Contact JP Contreras to get involved or learn more about available resources Phone: 435-660-8110 Email: jcontreras@utah.gov “Disclaimer: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. UACD does not manage district schedules and may not receive updates when changes occur.”

The UACD Organization page outlines the structure, leadership, and statewide network of the Utah Association of Conservation Districts supporting conservation efforts across Utah. UACD Officers and Board of Directors UACD Officer & Support Staff Mike Larson UACD President Sanpete County CD Stuart Bowler UACD Vice President Dixie CD Allen Henrie Past UACD President Upper Sevier CD Michael Larson President Allen Henrie Past President Stuart Bowler Vice President Kristy Davis Executive Director/CFO Kristy Davis 435.881.7688 Director/Chief Financial Officer COURTNEY-PICTURE - Edited Administrative Assistant Courtney Freeze Administrative Assistant/ Partnerships Zone 1 - Box Elder, Cache, Rich Counties Jeff Kent Northern Utah CD Tom Walbridge Blacksmith Fork CD Jeff Kent Thomas Walbridge Zone 2 - Davis, Kamas, Morgan, Summit, Weber Counties WADE-JUDD Summit County CD JASON-MORGAN Davis CD Jason Morgan Wade Judd Zone 3 - Alpine, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch Counties ALISA Sid-Smart Alisa Meyer Sid Smart Zone 4 Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne Counties Deven Gass Piute CD Kerry Cook 2nd Vice President Fremont River CD Deven Gass Kerry Cook 2nd Vice President Zone 5 Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, Washington Counties Allen Henrie Past President Upper Sevier CD Bruce-Bunting Allen Henrie Past President Bruce Bunting Zone 6 Daggett, Duchesne & Uintah Counties Bryan-bell Steve Remund Duchesne County CD Bryan Bell Steve Remund Zone 7 Carbon, Emery, Grand & San Juan Counties Dee Taylor Grand CD CODY Dee Taylor Cody Nielson Auxillary Karen Smart 801.785.6358 Auxiliary President Karen Smart

Find resources and instructions for completing Quarterly Revenue and Investment Reports to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Quarterly Revenue and Investment Reports In this training video, we’ll review the Quarterly Revenue and Investment Reports, a required submission that must be completed on a regular basis. Deadline: Within 30 Days of Each Fiscal Quarter End (Jan 31, April 30, July 31, Oct 31) Quarterly Revenue and Investment Reports Documents: Compensation Outline for Using Transparent Utah File Preparer Instructions for Uploading Transparent Utah Reports Outline for Using Transparent Utah File Preparer

UTAH'S SOIL HEALTH Previous workshops Clark Bown Why I Believe in Soil Health Drill Setup and Learning from our Mistakes Cameron Williams, Cody Cole, Dan Lakey Matt Yost - 10 to 20 year Impacts of Conservation The 5 Principles of Soil Health Don Reicosky Technical Speaker Brendon Rockey Keynote Speaker For more details on Utah Soil Health and to register for their events visit utahsoilhealth.org Follow Utah Soil Health on Facebook for news and updates.

Blacksmith Fork Conservation District supports landowners and communities by conserving soil, water, and watershed resources while promoting sustainable land management in Cache Valley, Utah. Blacksmith Fork Conservation District Cache County District Highlights Meeting Information Meeting Date: Last Thursday of the month, 1:00 pm NRCS Field Office 1860 N 100 E Logan 84341 Resource Coordinator: Ben Law Phone: 435-753-5616 Email: blacksmithforkcd@gmail.com *Disclaimer: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. UACD does not manage district schedules and may not receive updates when changes occur.*

Explore our Conservation Gallery showcasing Utah’s conservation districts, on-the-ground projects, and the people protecting soil, water, and natural resources statewide. CONSERVATION GALLERY Photos by Bruce Karen SOUTH-FORK-WATERSHED Describe your image UTAH-LANDSCAPE Describe your image HARVESTING Describe your image SOUTH-FORK-WATERSHED Describe your image 1/13

Celebrate the winners of our Photo & Poster Contest Awards, highlighting outstanding creativity, conservation efforts, and community impact across Utah’s conservation districts. 2025 UACD Photo Contest Winners The Utah Association of Conservation Districts (UACD) proudly presents the winners of the 2025 Agriculture & Conservation Photo Contest. These entries showcase how agriculture and conservation work hand in hand across our state—capturing Utah’s farms, rangelands, wildlife, and stewardship in action. This year’s winning photos and posters were selected for their conservation message, visual impact, and creativity. Grand prize winners from each age division will advance to compete at the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) competition, representing Utah on a national stage. State Winner - Grant Prize Liza Dapper- "Close to Home" "Grazing, this picture was taken close to where I live next to some marshlands and shows me how close agriculture is to home." Auxiliary's Choice Larry Blain -"Grass is Getting Short" Artist Statement - Ranchers need to manage their Fall and Winter pastures in order to save on hay and keep mother cows ready to calve in the Spring. President's Choice Reina Staheli- "Heaven on Earth" Artist Statement - Example of an agriculture habitat conserved for range cows. Honorable Mention Aaron Gutierrez - "Horse" Artist Statement - A Horse grazes on a beautiful day in New Harmony Utah. Horses represent the connection between the earth and humans and they help produce food 2025 UACD Poster Contest Winners The Utah Association of Conservation Districts is proud to announce the winners of the statewide “Home Is Where the Habitat Is” poster contest, open to students in grades 2–6. This year’s entries showcased incredible creativity and a strong understanding of the importance of protecting Utah’s natural habitats. Our winning posters will now advance to the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) competition, where they’ll represent Utah on the national stage. Congratulations to all our talented young artists for their inspiring work and dedication to conservation! Grade 2-3 1st Place - Maelie Mortensen, Canyonlands CD Grade 2-3 2nd Place - Leo Anderson, Salt Lake CD Grades 4-6 1st Place - Samantha Lampman, Kane CD 2nd Place - Everette Hughes, Delta CD 3rd Place - Hannah Thope, San Pete CD -

North Cache Conservation District partners with landowners and local communities to protect soil, water, and natural resources while supporting sustainable land use in Cache County, Utah. North Cache Conservation District Cache County Mission Statement "The Function of the conservation district – 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 resources." District Highlights Get Started: The North Cache Conservation District is a non-regulatory local agency that works with landowners to help resolve their natural resource issues on their land. Please contact us if you have questions about the soil, water, and wildlife conditions on your property. No-Till Drills: The District also provides agricultural equipment rental services, offering two No-Till drills in 7-foot and 12-foot widths. Rental rates are available upon inquiry. Invasive Species Program: The North Cache Conservation District manages invasive species like Medusa Head, Rush Skeletonweed, Meeting Information Meeting: Third Thursday (Summer 8:00pm, Winter 10:00am) NRCS Field Office 1860 N 100 E North Logan, UT 84341-1784 Contact Ben Law to get involved or learn more about available resources Phone: 435-753-5616 Email: blaw@utah.gov *Disclaimer: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. UACD does not manage district schedules and may not receive updates when changes occur.* Like Follow them on Facebook Board Members Terry Spackman - Chair Loralie Cox - Supervisor Robert Meikle - Supervisor Jed Christiansen - Treasurer Adam Johnson - Supervisor

Explore UACD Supervisor Training programs for Utah conservation district supervisors, including resources, workshops, and education. Supervisor & District Reporting Training Resources The Utah Association of Conservation Districts offers training and video guides to help supervisors and staff understand their responsibilities and comply with required state reporting and transparency standards. Below you’ll find interactive modules, live video walkthroughs, and step-by-step guides grouped by topic and agency. Supervisor Training The Utah Association of Conservation Districts offers comprehensive continuing education modules to support supervisors and staff in understanding the core responsibilities and operations of conservation districts. Explore the training materials through the links below. Module 1 Conservation District History and Overview Supplemental Information Begin Now Module 2 Financial Training Part 1 Supplemental information Begin Now Module 3 Financial Training Part 2 Supplemental Information Begin Now Module 4 Financial Training Part 3 Begin Now Module 5 Leveraging your state and national reach. Begin Now Need Help? Should you require assistance navigating or learning Nearpod, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to assist you. Phone: 435-770-3035 Email: cfreeze@uacd.org