TeHaChapIrCd.org
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TRCD - Tehachapi Resource Conservation District
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Description
In response to the national “Dust Bowl” crisis of the 1930’s, the federal government passed legislation in 1937 establishing the Soil Conservation Service (SCS). Shortly after the formation of the SCS, conservationists realized that a federal agency in Washington might not be sufficiently responsive to local needs, so Soil Conservation Districts were set up under state law to be controlled by local boards of directors. In 1938, California passed legislation authorizing the formation of Soil Conservation Districts under Division 9 of the Public Resources Code. These districts assisted landowners with erosion and flood control problems (primarily on agricultural lands), functions originally envisioned by the formation of the SCS.
Under Division 9, Soil Conservations Districts were empowered to manage soil and water resources for conservation, but these powers were expanded in 1971 to include related resources including fish and wildlife habitat. This expansion of power was reflected in the change of mane from ”Soil” Conservation District to “Resource” Conservation District.
RCDs get involved in a wide variety of resource conservation projects. Projects can take place on both public and private lands. Some examples of projects a district might be involved in include: conservation education, erosion control, installing best management practices, demonstration projects, fuels reduction, road management or maintenance, developing watershed plans, and more.
