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Resource
Conservation & Development Program
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Background:
The RC&D Program was initiated in 1962 to help people care for and
protect their natural resources and to improve local economies and
living standards. The voluntary, grass-roots driven program provides
a way for local residents to work together and plan how they can
solve environmental, economic, and social problems facing their
communities. Today, the program continues to deliver coordinated
natural resource conservation and community development assistance.
There are 315 authorized RC&D areas across the nation including
areas in the Pacific Basin and Caribbean.
Roles:
RC&D Program is a US Department of Agriculture effort led by the
Office of the Secretary. The Secretary has delegated administrative
authority to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
RC&D Council directs the program at the local level. Southeast Conference
became a RC&D Council in 1994. The RC&D Council provides a focal
point of local leadership and brings together private citizens and
local, state, and federal agencies to improve economic, social and
environmental well-being. The council is the governing body consisting
of representatives of all RC&D sponsors or members.
RC&D Activities are based on an assessment of the area’s problems
and needs. Southeast Conference completed an area plan and regional
development strategy in 1996 to define their goals, objectives and
priorities.
RC&D Coordinator assists the council in carrying out its objectives
by providing guidance, advice, and staff direction. The coordinator
is a USDA employee supported by RC&D appropriations.
RC&D Accomplishments:
A summary of completed and ongoing RC&D project activities follows
the project list.
Click here for the project summary list
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