The why and what of a
Resource Needs Assessment
NvACD is helping CDs increase their role as leaders of locally led conservation in Nevada. An initial group of Nevada CDs developed Resource Needs Assessments (RNAs) by bringing together local producers, local groups, agencies and general public to identify resource concerns and possible solutions to those resource concerns using Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) farm planning tools and other resources.
Locally led conservation consists of a series of phases that involve community stakeholders in natural resource planning, implementation of solutions, and evaluation of results. Locally led conservation begins with the community itself, working through the local conservation district. It is based on the principle that community stakeholders are best suited to deal with local resource problems.
The NvACD Resource Needs Assessment Guide
Conservation District Resource Needs Assessments
RNA General Population Survey Results
CD of Southern Nevada Survey Results
Mason Valley CD Survey Results
Tools for the Resource Needs Assessment
Powerpoint RNA Outreach 2.5 PDF
RNA Outreach 2.5 ppt handout as PDF
Outside CD RNA Outreach speech 2.5 (003)
Basic Checklist- National Resource Concerns ( p. 13)
Resource Concerns Descriptions- NRCS (p. 13)
United States Army Corps of Engineers Partnership Handbook (p. 28)
Local Work Group Example from Montana (p.31)
Guide for Organic Farmers (p.32)
The Power of Your Voice! What to expect at your Local Work Group meeting (p.32)