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How RC&D
Works
An RC&D area covers several
counties. It is locally defined and directed 501(c)3 non-profit
organization led by a Board of Directors – often called a RC&D
Council The RC&D implements natural resource protection and
wise use, accelerated economic development, and/or improvement
of social conditions. The council consists of public and private
sector sponsors and other local organizations that represent a
diverse cross section of community interests. Sponsors include
county and city governments, conservation districts, sub-state
planning or economic districts, and interested private
organizations in the area. This grassroots involvement is highly
valuable in shaping decision making at the local level. RC&D
councils provide a way for people to plan and implement projects
that will make their communities better places to live.
Projects
The RC&D
provides assistance on projects that are sponsored and approved
by its Board of Directors. This assistance may involve no-cost
technical assistance, direct funding or a fee-for-service
contract, depending on the scope of the project. Board members
and RC&D staff work closely with communities to define the needs
of the project, partnerships, potential funding and how RC&D can
help make things happen.
For more
general information on the RC&D program go to:
Natural
Resource Conservation Service
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/rcd/
National
Association of RC&D
http://www.rcdnet.org/ |
