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Dam Las Vegas Lawn Sprinkler in Action Dam 1/4 Our Mission To promote resource conservation, preservation, and sustainability through education, facilitation, and public and private partnerships to benefit the citizens of Clark County, Nevada The Conservation District of Southern Nevada Serving Clark County 2025 Poster Contest Calendar Call for Projects 2026 Funding Opportunities Available Call for Conservation Project Proposals Have a local project that addresses natural resource concerns? CDSN is looking to fund organizations or individuals for projects that conserve, enhance, or provide education related to renewable natural resources (including agriculture, wildlife, conservation). Interested parties should fill out the proposal template provided below. Applications and questions should be emailed to SouthernNevadaCD@gmail.com . Proposals are due May 20, 2026 and will be reviewed shortly after. Applicants can expect notice of awards by end of June. Make a copy of the template below, fill it out, and submit to SouthernNevadaCD@gmail.com Proposal Template 2025-2026 CDSN Student Poster Contest An annual poster contest for students K-12 is hosted by CDSN focusing on conservation-themed messages and artwork. Students are challenged to explore various themes in conservation or natural resources, and use their creativity and skills to deliver a meaningful message. 2025 Contest Update: This contest has concluded, see winning submissions below along with winning posters from previous contests. 2026 Contest Theme: "Soil, Where It All Begins." Please check back in for updates on submission instructions. See past themes and winners by-year on our contests page. Calendar of Events Frequently asked questions (FAQ) What are Conservation Districts and what do they do? Conservation Districts (CDs) are state entities created to facilitate conversations, and even funding and technical support, from federal and state agencies to local producers or natural resource/conservation projects. What resources can Conservation Districts provide? CDs do not directly offer services to constituents, but can help direct them to appropriate agencies or organizations that can answer their questions or are able to provide such services. CDs can, however, provide funding support and potentially pursue grants in order to help support local conservation projects such as organizations, producers, or research.

Contact Us Thank you for your interest in resource conservation. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to supporting the local community in their conservation efforts, and assist groups and programs addressing natural resource concerns. We look forward to working with you. Mailing Address (courtesy of NRCS) 7080 La Cienega St. Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 Email SouthernNevadaCD@gmail.com Social Media First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Matthew Brown Supervisor (2022 - 2026) Matt currently serves as President of the Southern Nevada Chapter of Quail Forever and as the Environmental Chair for the Bureau of Land Management’s Mojave–Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council. With a background in project management, he focuses on habitat restoration, upland bird conservation, public lands stewardship, and advocacy on behalf of sportsmen and women. Outside of his conservation work, Matt is an avid hunter and fly fisherman. He also enjoys tinkering on pre-war Fords and Harley-Davidsons, writing, and spending time with his wife and their Brittany, Elko Baby. Back to Supervisors

Mark Damron Supervisor (2022 - 2026) Mark has over 50 years of federal government, education, and contractor experience. He is a native of the San Diego, CA, area, and has also lived in Omaha, NE, Isla Vista, CA, Oxnard, CA, Kauai, HI, and has now been in Las Vegas, NV, for over 25 years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. In addition to his federal government work, he taught for the University of Phoenix for many years. He is also active with several professional organizations including being Chairman of the Las Vegas Chapter of the IEEE Computer Society, and he is also a Past-President of the Rotary Club of North Las Vegas. He and his wife enjoy going on cruises and spending time with their mixed-breed dog. Back to Supervisors

Community Garden Portal Southern Nevada hosts urban centers, where gardening in poor soil conditions with limited space is a challenge for producers and hobbyists alike. The community garden portal provides guides for beginning gardeners and a map of community gardens for those looking for a shared space or resource. Link to portal Career center There are multiple avenues for a career in conservation. See the Career Center for agency job boards and postings when available. Link to center Poseidon Education "Water education is key to shaping the next generation of water professionals who will step into essential roles across the industry. By introducing students to these critical career paths and empowering them through knowledge and skill development, we help ensure a future with clean, safe water for all. Our NGSS-aligned programs guide students to design effective water quality solutions in their school communities, connect students with future career paths, and help water agencies meet their regulatory goals." (Poseidon Education website) Poseidon Education hosts multiple programs, two of which are provided below. Stormwater quality Water resources General resources Standard acronym list for agencies or groups commonly associated with Conservation Districts. Agency acronym list Poster contest Annual poster contests are held by CDSN for students K-12 in Southern Nevada. Poster themes focus on conservation and natural resource topics, encouraging students to explore various themes in each of these areas. Students are challenged to expand their knowledge and to create meaningful artwork. Open contest details are available on our homepage. See archive of posters contests and winners below. Past poster contests There are multiple avenues for a career in conservation. See the Career Center for agency job boards and postings when available. Link to center

John Karr Supervisor (2022 - 2026) John is a native Nevadan and grew up in the Las Vegas suburbs. He is an Environmental Scientist and Certified Environmental Manager (CEM) with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), Bureau of Corrective Actions. He holds a B.Sc. in Earth and Environmental Sciences with a focus on Contaminant Hydrogeology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His career focuses on surficial and groundwater contamination, contaminant modeling and mitigation, remediation management and oversight, and protection of sources according to analytical interpolation. In addition to contaminant hydrogeology and its clean up, John is a desert tortoise advocate, member of the Desert Tortoise Council and a volunteer with the Mojave Max and Desert Conservation Programs. These programs represent communities, private, state, and federal entities that strive to preserve the Desert Tortoise species and their habitats. In his free time, John enjoys the family life, playing clarinet for the community, mountain biking, and learning about his Polish culture. Back to Supervisors

Welcome to Our Gallery We are pleased to present a collection of events that CDSN has engaged in, and w e encourage you to browse through the images and click on each one for a detailed description. NvACD 2025 Annual Meeting Explore some highlights of the NvACD 2025 Annual Meeting held in Reno, NV. These photos feature attending CDSN personnel and local farm tours. The event emphasized community collaboration and showcased innovative agricultural practices. See photos

National Association for Conservation Districts (NACD) The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) represents a unified voice for more than 3,000 conservation districts across the United States. The organization's member-elected board of directors determines conservation policy priorities, which shape the creation and assessment of environmental and natural resource legislation, while also working to secure necessary funding for natural resource conservation programs. Visit the NACD website Resources from NACD News Compilation of press releases, event media, and news articles produced or shared by NACD. Visit page Find Your District NACD serves over 3,000 Conservation Districts across the United States, find yours. Visit page Events Educational and networking events on emerging technologies, services, and policies regarding conservation. Visit page

Past Poster Contests See galleries of contest winners by year below. Click on image to preview gallery with dark background and image description. 2024 Poster Contest Theme: "May The Forest Be With You Always" Winner for grades K-1 Winner for grades 2-3 Winner for grades 7-9 Winner for grades K-1 1/4 2025 Poster Contest Theme: "Home Is Where The Habitat Is." Winner for grades 7-9 Winner for grades 4-5 Winner for grades 7-9 1/2

Nevada Association for Conservation Districts (NvACD) The Nevada Association of Conservation Districts (NvACD) is a nonprofit representing Nevada's 28 conservation districts. It acts as the state's voice on policy, legislation, and funding for conservation efforts, advocating for its members. NvACD also provides a platform for training and educating district supervisors, while recognizing exceptional individuals and programs in Nevada's conservation community. Visit the NvACD website Resources from NvACD Education and Events Compilation of educational resources and events provided by NvACD. Visit page RNAS Resource Needs Assessments (RNAs) are frameworks developed by Conservation Districts to identify resource concerns and possible solutions. Visit page

What are Supervisors? Openings - City Representative Executive Board Conservation districts are subdivisions of state government. Each district is governed by a board of five to seven supervisors. Supervisors are locally elected residents who serve without pay. Five are elected by local citizens, and two are appointed by the local city or county as their representatives. Supervisors Supervisors facilitate conversations between landowners and agency personnel, as well as coordinate funding opportunities for local entities in order to promote conservation projects. addressing natural resource concerns within jurisdictions. All Supervisors operate based on state laws defined in Chapter 548 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), and are regulated by Chapter 548 of the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC). NRS 548.08 - “Supervisor” defined. NAC 548 - Chapter 548 Interested in becoming a Supervisor? Contact SouthernNevadaCD@gmail.com, or attend a meeting . Resources for Supervisors Supervisors Handbook More information: Supervisors are often invited to educational workshops or forums for natural resources and have opportunities to interact closely with local NRCS personnel in order to provide appropriate technical assistance to landowners or entities. Associations such as the National Association for Conservation Districts (NACD) and the Nevada Association for Conservation Districts (NvACD) also provide support to Conservation Districts (CD) through training and funding opportunities.