Resource Conservation & Development
Program
The
purpose of the Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) program is to
accelerate the conservation, development and utilization of natural resources,
improve the general level of economic activity, and to enhance the environment
and standard of living in designated RC&D areas. It improves the capability of
State, tribal and local units of government and local nonprofit organizations in
rural areas to plan, develop and carry out programs for resource conservation
and development. The program also establishes or improves coordination systems
in rural areas. Current program objectives focus on improvement of quality of
life achieved through natural resources conservation and community development
which leads to sustainable communities, prudent use (development), and the
management and conservation of natural resources. RC&D areas are locally
sponsored areas designated by the Secretary of Agriculture for RC&D technical
and financial assistance program funds.
Program Information
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Fact
Sheet (36.29 KB)
Questions
and Answers (42.71 KB )
Key
Points (42.40 KB )
Program
Description (41.97 KB)
RC&D
Statute (25.40 KB )
Report
to Congress on the RC&D Program - (18.4 MB)
RC&D Map
- (6,575 KB)
RC&D Map lower resolution jpg - (1,164 KB)
FY-2007
Allocations by Program
FY-2006 Allocations by Program
Program Background
Congress created this partnership between the federal government and local
communities as a way of engaging local leaders in investing limited federal
dollars in community projects, which are carried out in the areas of land
conservation, community development, land management, and water management.
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Success Stories
RC&D Councils complete projects in the areas of land conservation, water
management, community development, and land management. ...More
Policy Advisory Board
Description
Mission Statement
Agency Membership
Program Contact
Terry D'Addio, National RC&D
Program Manager, 202-720-0557
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