About Us

Our Mission

The Yolo County Resource Conservation District (RCD) promotes land stewardship and conserves the natural resources of Yolo County by implementing on-the-ground, community-based projects that address evolving resource concerns. Yolo County RCD provides responsive, non-regulatory service to the community.

Guiding Principles

The Yolo County Resource Conservation District’s Board of Directors and staff operate by the following guiding principles:

Integrity and accountability – We behave honestly and ethically and strive to provide the highest quality of service and professionalism. We are transparent stewards of public funds. Our team members represent the organization through effective communication and personal accountability.

Collaboration and connection – The RCD’s success depends on working hand in hand with our community, including agricultural growers, landowners, partner organizations, and community members from all backgrounds. To reach our goals, our staff and the board of directors work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

Leadership – We ensure the RCD’s stability and effectiveness by continually empowering everyone on our team to act as leaders within the organization and the wider community.

District Boundary Map - 2009

Our District

The Yolo County RCD Strategic Plan guides district activities to address conservation issues in Yolo County. Our Annual Reports give a summary of our accomplishments:

Strategic Plan 2025-2030

Annual Report 2024-25

Annual Report 2023-24

Annual Report 2022-23

Annual Report 2021-22

Annual Report 2020-21

Annual Report 2019-20

Annual Report 2018-19

The Yolo County RCD is a trusted steward of public and private funds. As a Special District, Yolo County RCD is subject to state transparency and accountability laws. The Brown Act and Division 9 of the California Public Resource Code require public meetings, open records, annual audits and financial reporting to the State Controller’s Office.

Government Compensation in California

Audit FY 2024-25

Audit FY 2023-24

Audit FY 2022-23

Audit FY 2021-2022

Audit FY 2020-2021

Audit FY 2019-2020

Catalog of Enterprise Systems

Public Records Request Form

Reserve Policy