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Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District (AVRCD)

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The AVRCD service area encompasses approximately 1.65 million acres in Northern Los Angeles and Southeast Kern County.

Mission

The Mission of the Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District is to promote conservation and restoration of natural resources for our area by providing plant materials, educational programs, and expertise in conservation.

What is a Resource Conservation District?

Resource Conservation Districts are local government bodies, chartered by the state and organized and operated by local farmers, ranchers and interested citizens. The district is managed by 5 non-salaried directors who are land users in their districts and who are familiar with local resource problems. Resource Conservation Districts are a legal subdivision of state government.

​Why were Resource Conservation Districts formed?

During the 1930’s the problem of soil erosion had become severe throughout the United States. The Federal Government recognized that the existing conservation programs were inadequate to combat the worsening situation. In 1937, in order to generate local participation and leadership to effectively combat the degradation of the country’s land resources, President Roosevelt introduced the Standard State Conservation District Law.