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.

Upcoming Events:

• Missouri RC&D Association State Meeting - Monday, September 13, 2010, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, at the Sleep Inn Hotel, 233 El Camino Alto, Springfield. 

  Following the meeting everyone will meet as a group next door to the hotel at the Roadhouse Restaurant at 5:00 P.M.  for a meal. 

  The hotel provides a 10 percent off coupon for the restaurant. For more information or questions call Steve Radcliff, President at #660-247-1255

   

• Nonprofit Management for RC&D Councils Workshop - September 14-16, 2010.  Registration deadline is August 31, 2010. 

  You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations.  For a flyer on the workshop click here 

   

  The Missouri Association of RC&Ds is offering each RC&D Council:  1 paid registration to the workshop and 3 nights hotel.  Each council will need to send Southwest Missouri RC&D their workshop registration by the August 31 deadline.  They do not have to send a check for their one free registration.  Each council will also need to make their own hotel reservations.  They may need to use a credit card to hold their reservation.  The Missouri Association of RC&D Councils will write a check for the hotel bill.

Additional Information

• Missouri RC&D Highlights 2009

• Missouri RC&D Meeting Agenda - March 31, 2010

• Fact Sheet 1

• Fact Sheet 2 (Program Highlights)

• Fact Sheet 3 (Goals & Accomplishments)

• By-Laws

• Calendar of Events

• State Association Officers & Staff

• Missouri USDA-NRCS

• National Association of RC&D

• MO RC&D Association Meeting

• 2010 National Awards Applications

• Council By-Laws -Proposed changes

• Missouri Association By-Laws (approved 9-14-07)

• Missouri Association Handbook 2007

• Missouri Association of RC&D Councils website http://www.rcdnet.org/

Missouri has eight RC&D areas led by councils comprised of local volunteers who set priorities for their communities. Missouri's RC&D objectives are to meet the changing needs of the state and its people, to accelerate rural development through the conservation and the development of the state's natural resources. The strength of RC&D is in the commitment of Missourians to solve their own problems and to make good things happen.

Below is a map containing the 8 RC&D areas in Missouri. 
Please click on the area of your choice in order to view their homepage.

Latest Revision: Tuesday August 03, 2010 03:44:39 PM