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What is RC&D?
(Resource, Conservation and Development )
Over 40 years ago, Congress established a unique program within the U.S. Department of
Agriculture that empowered rural people to help themselves. The USDA focus was to assist
local people by providing tools and technical support to stabilize and grow their own
communities while protecting and developing natural resources. To carry out the RC&D
concept, diverse groups of local volunteers (The RC&D Council) are brought together in a
unique partnership to find solutions to their problems. Local people are best able to determine
needs and create solutions for their Community. The focus on local direction and control has
made RC&D one of the most successful rural development programs of the Federal
Government. The focus of the program provides for the sustainability of local economies and
resources.
(Resource, Conservation and Development )
Over 40 years ago, Congress established a unique program within the U.S. Department of
Agriculture that empowered rural people to help themselves. The USDA focus was to assist
local people by providing tools and technical support to stabilize and grow their own
communities while protecting and developing natural resources. To carry out the RC&D
concept, diverse groups of local volunteers (The RC&D Council) are brought together in a
unique partnership to find solutions to their problems. Local people are best able to determine
needs and create solutions for their Community. The focus on local direction and control has
made RC&D one of the most successful rural development programs of the Federal
Government. The focus of the program provides for the sustainability of local economies and
resources.
| Making A Difference One Community At A Time |
Let RC&D Help You
- · Wildlife Enhancement
- · New Businesses
- · More Community Jobs
- · Natural Resources Development
- · Grant Assistance
- · Watershed Planning
- Leadership Training
- · Community Development
- · Tourism Promotion
- · Event Planning
- · Community Support
How Does RC&D Work?
RC&D is not an agency. It's a council of local citizens that represent farmers, businesses
and units of government to coordinate economic development project in primarily rural
areas. RC&D areas are multi-county in scope and led by a citizens group called council,
board of directors, or executive committee. Council members represent official sponsoring
organizations, however, they can develop task forces and working group composed of
technical specialists and other interested in individual projects. The Natural Resource
Conservation Service, (RNCS), an agency known for its partnerships with local communities,
administers the program for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NRCS provides a
coordinator, and gives other support for each RC&D area. But, it is the local council or
directors that make each RC&D area unique.
RC&D is not an agency. It's a council of local citizens that represent farmers, businesses
and units of government to coordinate economic development project in primarily rural
areas. RC&D areas are multi-county in scope and led by a citizens group called council,
board of directors, or executive committee. Council members represent official sponsoring
organizations, however, they can develop task forces and working group composed of
technical specialists and other interested in individual projects. The Natural Resource
Conservation Service, (RNCS), an agency known for its partnerships with local communities,
administers the program for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NRCS provides a
coordinator, and gives other support for each RC&D area. But, it is the local council or
directors that make each RC&D area unique.
What Does RC&D Do?
Community Development
Establishes and improves community services, facilities, and infrastructure. Prepares
feasibility studies; creates or improves recreational areas; and develops, improves, and
promotes historic sites and tourist attractions. Encourages the best use of forest lands and
resources; and creates and expands forest-related industries. Focuses on expanding
markets and creating jobs.
Water Management
Protect and enhances ground water supplies; and improves water quality, waste
management, and flood control.
Land Conservation
Protects the resource base and finds the best ways to use it. Includes projects such as mine
reclamation and controlling soil erosion and weeds.
Environmental Enhancement Projects
Conserves energy creates and improves fish and wildlife habitat; develops and improves
wetland habitat; and uses waste safely.
Community Development
Establishes and improves community services, facilities, and infrastructure. Prepares
feasibility studies; creates or improves recreational areas; and develops, improves, and
promotes historic sites and tourist attractions. Encourages the best use of forest lands and
resources; and creates and expands forest-related industries. Focuses on expanding
markets and creating jobs.
Water Management
Protect and enhances ground water supplies; and improves water quality, waste
management, and flood control.
Land Conservation
Protects the resource base and finds the best ways to use it. Includes projects such as mine
reclamation and controlling soil erosion and weeds.
Environmental Enhancement Projects
Conserves energy creates and improves fish and wildlife habitat; develops and improves
wetland habitat; and uses waste safely.
| Articles on this page are provided in part by: Ok Chisholm Trail RC&D Coordinator Stacy Cramer 3901 West Beech Duncan, Ok 73533 580-252-4253 |
How is RC&D Funded?
Most councils are nonprofit corporations that have authority to seek help from sources that
are qualified to provide assistance. This help may be technical assistance from USDA
agencies, state or local governments, local conservation districts, or private industry. It may
be financial assistance in the form of donations, loans, grants, or cost-sharing arrangements
for projects.
Most councils are nonprofit corporations that have authority to seek help from sources that
are qualified to provide assistance. This help may be technical assistance from USDA
agencies, state or local governments, local conservation districts, or private industry. It may
be financial assistance in the form of donations, loans, grants, or cost-sharing arrangements
for projects.
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