Brad will be speaking from 10 – 11 am on Thursday, October 22.
Visit www.cedcal.com/carc-dc-conference/ to view the information below or to register.

California Association of
Resource Conservation & Development Councils

Fall 2009 Conference

Register now!

The 2009 CARC&DC Fall Conference offers an exciting array of presenters who will provide inter-connected perspectives on issues important to resource managers, community leaders, policy makers and anyone concerned about resource management and utilization in our existing limited resource environment.
The first day will provide real examples of conservation and applied economic principals that can make huge differences in the lives of our citizens while enhancing our natural resources.  The afternoon will include a tour of a sustainable farming operation, a sustainable ranching operation and a local Mobile Poultry Processing Trailer.  The day will end with a visit/reception at the Loma Rica Ranch, a 452 acre ranch being developed as a green community designed to provide residents with essential goods and services within a community framework.  To view this 21st century model community for sustainable living, you may wish to visit www.lomaricaranch.com.
The Conference speakers chosen to present will provide an array of insights that offer challenging perspectives for future economic growth and environmental stewardship.  From alternative energy development to optimizing the utilization of our natural resources our speakers will stimulate and challenge our personal and organizational thinking.
Partnering for organizational sustainability will be a common thread of our discussions.  With increasing demands on our natural resources ideas for positive change and action will be presented.  These ideas can be the beginning of innovative actions for your local communities.

Registration Information
(Registration Deadline 10/14/2009)

Conference: October 21 & 22, 2009, $195
Business Meeting: October 23, 2009, included
No refunds will be given after October 14, 2009
Click here to register online or print registration form.

Lodging Information
(Call by 10/10/2009)

Northern Queen Inn
400 Railroad Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959
(800) 226-3090
(530) 265-5824

Speakers & Seminars

Joan Smith Freeman, President, NARC&DC
Comments: National RC&D Association Perspective
Gayle Norman, Acting NRCS State Conservationist
Comments: The NRCS Perspective
Glenda Humiston, State Director, Rural Development
Comments: Developing a Strong Partnering Relationship b/t Rural Development and RC&D’s
Donna Hunter, Director of Education
National Association of RC&D Councils, WA DC
Presentation: Non-Profit Management for Directors
Jim Nielson, CA Assemblyman, District 2
Alternative Energy in California
Brad Lancaster, HarvestingRainwater.com
Presentation: Water Harvesting to Turn Drains into Sponges and Scarcity into Abudance
Dr. John Balachandra, President, Energeon Power, Inc.
Presentation: The Impending Revolution in Pyrolysis Technology Use in CA
Dr. Robert L. Bugg, Consulting Entomologist, Davis, CA
Presentation: Bio-diversifying The California Farm
RC&D Success Stories:
Moderated by: Jim Kocsis, NRCS State Program Manager
Four stories of RC&D Successes in achieving significant results important to local communities
Implementation Discussion:
Providing Farm Energy Audits in California:
Auditor Certifications through the RC&D Councils being planned for CY 2010

Questions: Please Contact

CARC&DC c/o CSV RC&D
P.O. Box 606, Orland, CA 95963
Phone: (530) 865-5058
Fax: (530) 865-8528
E-mail: council@csvrcd.com