Nearly 1000 conservation leaders from across the nation gathered Feb. 8-12 in Salt Lake City for the National Association of Conservation Districts’ 79th Annual Meeting. The conference focused on the theme “Bee The Change: Reaching New Summits in Conservation”, and the future of districts and natural resource conservation took center stage. General sessions and breakouts featured an exciting line-up on how partnerships with SWCDs impact the locally-led conservation efforts regarding our nation’s soil, water, air, and other precious natural resources, including a talk by Clermont SWCD.

John McManus presented during a breakout session on the Williamsburg Off-Channel Wetland Treatment System project (see photo at right). It was a great honor to showcase this unique nutrient removal system in Clermont County on the national stage. Clermont SWCD enjoyed showcasing the efforts that are occurring within the county to address environmental concerns, and our collaboration with other agencies, businesses, and landowners to address the needs of the county and its residents.