CONNECT Conference

CONNECT 2027

OCEAN & OACD ANNUAL CONFERENCE

SAVE THE DATE: April 6 - 8
Ashland Hills Hotel, Ashland, OR

Building Knowledge.

Strengthening Connections.

Advancing Conservation in Oregon.

 

Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Dr. Homer Wilkes visits Siskiyou Mountain Park after announcing Community Wildfire Defense Grants during an event at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon, March 21, 2023. USDA’s Forest Service plans to announce $197 million in investments to 100 projects under the new Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program, which assists at-risk communities, including Tribal communities, with planning for and mitigation of wildfire risks. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) authorized the program with an investment of $1 billion over five years, starting in FY 2022. (USDA Forest Service photo by Preston Keres)

Two organizations. One shared mission. A stronger conference for Oregon conservation.

CONNECT 2027 will bring together conservation district staff and directors, conservation professionals and leaders from across Oregon to learn, connect, and share ideas. Through engaging sessions and networking opportunities, attendees will gain practical knowledge, information on policy issues affecting conservation, and build lasting professional relationships. 

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Founded in 1992, the Oregon Conservation Education and Assistance Network serves Oregon Soil & Water Conservation District employees by providing conservation-based technical training, professional development and networking opportunities based on the needs of district employees. 

OACD’s mission is to advance the interests of Oregon Soil and Water Conservation Districts for the conservation and wise use of Oregon’s natural resources, providing leadership, information, and state representation. 

CONTACT: andrea.kreiner@oacd.org

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Accommodation Reservations

Call Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites at 855-482-8310. Request the group rate for the Connect 2027, OCEAN & OACD Annual Conference.

You can also book a room here:

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Become a CONNECT Sponsor

Support CONNECT 2027 and help bring Oregon’s conservation community together. Sponsorships help make this event possible while providing your organization with an opportunity to connect with conservation district staff, directors, partners, and professionals from across the state.
Several sponsorship levels are available, with benefits that may include recognition before and during the conference, visibility in conference materials, and opportunities to connect with attendees.

Contact us to learn more about sponsorship opportunities: andrea.kreiner@oacd.org

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