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 development and activity, and to enhance the environment and standard of living in authorized RC&D areas. Authorized RC&D areas are locally sponsored areas designated by the Secretary of Agriculture for RC&D technical and financial assistance program funds. The USDA-NRCS administered program improves the capability of local, state, and tribal units of government and local nonprofit organizations in rural areas to plan, develop, and carry out programs for resource conservation and development based on local needs and objectives. The program also establishes or improves coordination systems in rural areas by bringing together a variety of public and private entities to achieve local goals and implement specific projects. Current RC&D program objectives focus on activities related to community development, land conservation, water management, and environmental enhancement.

Program Information

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 Fact Sheet
 Key Points
 Program Description
 Questions and Answers
 RC&D Statute

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. ...More

Authorized RC&D Areas in Alaska

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 Bering Straits RC&D (PDF; 298 KB)
 Copper Valley RC&D  (PDF; 194 KB)
 Interior Rivers RC&D (PDF; 528 KB)
 Kenai Peninsula RC&D (PDF; 490 KB)
 Lower Kuskokwim RC&D (PDF; 1.3 MB)
 Mat-Su RC&D (PDF; 566 KB)
 Southeast Conference RC&D (PDF; 1.44 MB)
 Yukon Flats RC&D (PDF; 149 KB)

 Map of Resource Conservation & Development Districts (PDF)

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.

• 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

Please feel free to contact us through the Kenai RC&D Office 907 283-8732, ext.105; Fax 907 283-9667.

 

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