About Us - NCCA

Through our commitment to collaborative natural resource implementation, the National Conservation Contractors Association (NCCA) strives to make a significant investment and impact on the conservation landscape, ensuring that our natural resources are protected and preserved for generations to come. NCCA promotes, supports, and represents the interests of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other construction professionals. NCCA promotes excellence and high standards in the construction industry.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower and support communities with competent construction professionals who utilize the knowledge and resources necessary to protect and restore local watersheds through utilizing natural resources and watershed protection programs at the national, state, and local programs. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive education, fostering collaboration, and promoting sustainable practices to enhance, and restore our communities after natural disasters and to enhance sustainable watersheds. Our mission aims to build resilient communities that are well-prepared to preserve and enhance their watersheds for future generations. Together, we can create a network of informed and engaged citizens committed to the stewardship of our vital water resources.

Our Goals

1. Promoting Sustainable Practices:
Implementing and advocating for sustainable land and water management practices to protect and restore natural resources.
2. Strengthening Community Resilience:
Assisting communities in preparing for and recovering from natural disasters through the EWP Program, ensuring they have the necessary tools and knowledge to safeguard their watersheds.
3. Fostering Collaboration:
Building strong partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as community organizations, to create a unified approach to conservation and watershed protection.
4. Providing Education and Training:
Offering comprehensive education and training programs to contractors, community members, and stakeholders to enhance their understanding and implementation of effective conservation practices.
5. Advocates Increased Investments in Natural Resource Programs/Projects:
Provides natural resource concerns and needs to Washington, DC federal agency leadership officials and provides testimony to Members of Congress on natural resource and watershed programs and policy.

Our Vision

The vision of the NCCA is to create a nation where communities are empowered and equipped to protect their natural resources, ensuring a sustainable and resilient environment for future generations. By leading the implementation of natural resources projects across state and Federal Agencies, i.e. Corps of Engineers, United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Land Management, and the Treasury Department:

Enhance Watershed Health:
Restore and maintain healthy watersheds that can withstand and recover from natural disasters.
Empower Communities:
Engage and involve community members in conservation efforts, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility towards their local environment.
Achieve Long-Term Sustainability:
Promote practices that ensure the long-term sustainability of natural resources, balancing ecological health with community needs.

Our Board

Harry Clincy

Lead South-central Region

Harry has many years of experience in environmental conservation and is passionate about sustainable watershed management.

Roger Bartlett

Lead Northern-central Region

Roger is a seasoned environmental scientist with a focus on community-driven conservation projects.

Roger McKenzie Bartlett
President, Affordable Concrete
affordableconcretellc.com
Chair, Small Business Committee of the Federal and Heavy Division of AGC of America

Affordable Concrete performs as a general contractor, a subcontractor, and a member of design build project teams. Affordable Concrete has completed projects for private, public, and federal contracts including: US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buckley AFB, City & County of Denver, Denver International Airport (DIA), Regional Transportation District (RTD) Light Rail Stations, Denver Water, Colorado School of Mines, Target, Century Link and GSA.

Bartlett started at a young age to become an entrepreneur. His mother was always a small business owner and both uncles worked in construction. At the age of 11, two women who worked with his mother saw a spark of the businessman he would become and started teaching him the basics of business. Construction fed his creative spirit. He left St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and moved to Miami. He started his construction career and then moved to Colorado. And, in 2005, he started Affordable Concrete. Under his leadership, Affordable Concrete has become a successful and respected business in the industry.

As a certified 8(a) firm and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) firm, Bartlett understands small business challenges and opportunities. He takes his responsibility to the community seriously. He serves on the City and County of Denver MWBE (Minority & Women Business Enterprise) Payment Task Force which got a landmark approval by Denver City Council to pay MWBE firms within 35 days. And, remembering his early start in business, he serves on the Transportation & Construction GIRL Advisory Committee which focuses on bringing more women into the transportation and construction industry while also helping to solve workforce shortages.

Bartlett also serves on: Colorado Chamber Political Action Committee; Colorado Chamber of Commerce Labor & Employment Counsel; AGC of Colorado Legislative Committee; AGC of Colorado Diversity Committee; and AGC High School Construction Connection Committee.

Bartlett resides in Parker, Colorado with his wife and two children. He enjoys spending time with family, working on classic cars, gardening and traveling.

Rex Heidelberg

Lead Southeastern Region

Rex has dedicated his career to developing innovative solutions for natural resource challenges.

Calvin Toone

Lead Midwestern Region

Calvin is an advocate for integrating technology and traditional practices in watershed conservation.

Prospects

Primary Agencies

1. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Provides technical and financial assistance through programs like the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program.
Farm Service Agency (FSA) – Implements conservation reserve programs to restore watersheds and prevent soil erosion.
Forest Service (USFS) – Manages national forests and grasslands, focusing on watershed protection and restoration.

2. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Focuses on flood control, navigation, and aquatic ecosystem restoration.
Implements water resource management and dam safety projects.

3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Administers the Clean Water Act (CWA) to regulate water quality standards.
Supports watershed-based planning and grants for nonpoint source pollution control through Section 319 programs.

4. U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)

Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) – Focuses on water resource management in the western United States.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) – Monitors water quality, streamflow, and watershed health.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) – Protects wetlands, habitats, and endangered species.
National Park Service (NPS) – Protects and restores natural water systems in national parks.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) – Manages public lands, including watersheds and riparian areas.

5. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Provides disaster response and mitigation assistance, including floodplain management and flood insurance programs.

Additional Agencies and Partnerships

6. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Focuses on coastal and marine watershed management and restoration through the National Estuarine Research Reserve System.

7. Department of Energy (DOE)

Conducts research on water use and environmental impact through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

8. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Addresses stormwater runoff and erosion control related to highway construction.

9. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Funds community development projects, including green infrastructure and watershed management in urban areas.

10. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Focuses on flood control, water quality, and watershed health in the Tennessee River Valley.

11. Indian Health Service (IHS)

Works to provide safe drinking water and sanitation systems on tribal lands, improving watershed health.