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The National Conservation Foundation proudly recognized longtime conservation leader John Redding of Georgia with induction into the NCF-Envirothon Hall of Fame during the 2026 NCF-Envirothon annual competition, held this past July at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi.

The National Conservation Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2027 Next Generation Leadership Institute, a yearlong leadership development program designed to prepare conservation district leaders to lead local, state, and national conservation efforts.

North America’s largest environmental competition is now endorsed by the National FFA Organization.

Last week brought more than 300 high school students, teachers, mentors, and chaperones to Starkville, Mississippi, for the NCF-Envirothon competition. These students represented 43 teams from across the U.S. and Canada.

Grand Rapids, MI — The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced that Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Peters is resigning from his role, effective September 30, 2026, concluding a 15-year career with NACD, 11 of those years serving as CEO.

The National Conservation Foundation, in partnership with the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission, is welcoming students, educators, volunteers, and conservation professionals to the 2026-NCF Envirothon, an international environmental competition that empowers high school students to tackle real-world challenges through hands-on learning and teamwork.

From July 19-25, 2026, the National Conservation Foundation, in partnership with the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission, will host the NCF-Envirothon at Mississippi State University. The NCF-Envirothon is an international environmental and natural resources academic competition for high school students.

As several hundred conservation leaders gathered in San Antonio last month for the NACD Annual Meeting, the National Conservation Foundation was excited to host its annual live auction. Held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the fundraising event brought together leaders, partners, and supporters from across the country. Thanks to the enthusiastic bidders, the auction raised $120,875 for the two main NCF programs, Envirothon and the Next Generation Leadership Institute. These programs foster leadership development and hands-on learning for conservationists nationwide.