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Resource, Conservation & Development Program

The Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program was developed under the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, (16 U.S.C. 590a-590F), the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, (16 U.S.C. 1010 and 1011), and the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962, and was authorized under subtitle H, title XV of the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981, (16 U.S.C. 3451-3461), as amended. The Food Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 permanently authorized the program.

Local leadership and decision-making is provided by a council that is established as a non-profit corporation with Internal Revenue Service IRS 501(c) tax exempt status. RC&D councils provide leadership in enhancing the environment and standard of living in their geographically designated areas. Councils are composed of local government officials, farmers, ranchers, civic leaders, business leaders and others who are interested in contributing to the overall well-being of the region. The local RC&D council sets policy, direction, and priorities for the operation of their non-profit.

More information about the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Inc. (NARC&DC), is available at rcdnet.org. NARC&DC is a member of the National Conservation Partnership.

RC&D Councils have a national association with an office in Washington, D.C. More information about the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Inc. (NARC&DC), is available at rcdnet.org. NARC&DC is a member of the National Conservation Partnership.


ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (AARC&DO)

The AARC&DO was established for the following purposes:
  • To provide a forum and information clearing house for all member organizations in the State of Alaska.
  • To establish a means to provide a liaison and to communicate effectively with state, regional and national legislative bodies and organizations.
  • To encourage responsible economic development of human and natural resources.
  • Undertake other projects and/or activities pertinent to the common objectives of member organizations.

Officers: President - Shirley Schollenberg; Vice President - Fred Philips; Treasurer - Darcy Salmon; Secretary - Vacant
 

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