Programs

Resource Conservation & Development Program

Updated 06-17-10

Wetland/Pond Filtration Project, Wood River RC&D, Idaho

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 Documents

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Success Stories

Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Brochure

Renewable Energy (PDF, 316KB)

Conserving Natural Resources (PDF, 274 KB)

Sustainable Agriculture Production (PDF, 275 KB)

Child Nutrition (PDF, 378 KB)

Job Creation & Retention (PDF, 247 KB)

Self-Sustaining Communities (PDF, 306 KB)

2009 Fact Sheet (PDF, 37KB)

Key Points (PDF, 42KB)

Program Description (PDF, 42KB)

RC&D Statute (PDF, 25KB)

Report to Congress on the RC&D Program - (PDF 18MB)

RC&D Map - (PDF, 8.74 MB) This version is 48 inches by 36 inches.

RC&D Map lower resolution jpeg - (JPEG, 1MB)

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Examples, Goals, Objectives, Strategies - - Demonstrating Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Results-Oriented, and Time-bound (SMART) Criteria - RC&D Area Plan

Example of an RC&D Annual Plan of Work

Resource Conservation and Development Allocations Data

FY-2010 Allocations Data by State

FY-2009 Allocations Data by State

FY-2008 Allocations Data by State

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

Policy Advisory Board

The RC&D Policy Advisory Board (PAB) is an internal interagency forum for advising and recommending policy to the Secretary regarding the administration of the RC&D Program More...

PAB Mission Statement

PAB Agency Membership

Program Contact

Terry D'Addio, National RC&D Program Manager, 202-720-0557