Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D)

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.

The mission of the RC&D program is to make available the total resources of USDA and other public and private partnerships to build relationships, create financial leverage, and increase the ability of communities to meet their regionally identified resource conservation and development needs.

Additional Information

A Message to Hoosiers from Jane Hardisty

Map of Indiana RC&D Areas

The following is a listing of the Indiana RC&Ds and link to their Web site if available:

Arrow Head Country RC&D
    Contact: Randall Moore, Coordinator at randall.moore@in.usda.gov
    Located at 311 Northwest Street, Winamac, IN 46996-1262
    Phone:  (574) 946-3022   Fax:  (574) 946-7391
 
Four Rivers RC&D
 
Historic Hoosier Hills RC&D
 
Hoosier Heartland RC&D

Lincoln Hills RC&D
    Contact:  Jerry Lish, Acting Coordinator at jerry.lish@in.usda.gov
    Located at 996 N State Road 66, Suite 104, Rockport, IN  47635
    Phone:  (812) 649-9136, ext. 5   Fax:  (812) 649-4796

Northwest Territory RC&D
    Contact:  Dan Fleming, Coordinator at dan.fleming@in.usda.gov
    Located at 3001 Leonard Drive, Suite 104, Valparaiso, IN  46383
    Phone:  (219) 462-7515, ext. 116   Fax:  (219) 548-9298

Sycamore Trails RC&D

White River RC&D
    Contact:  Jerry List, Acting Coordinator at jerry.lish@in.usda.gov
    Located at 1919 Steven Avenue, Bedford, IN  47170-2017
    Phone:  (812) 279-8117, ext. 121   Fax: (812) 279-1394

Wood-Land-Lakes RC&D

 

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