What is RC&D?
Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) is a unique program led by local volunteer councils that helps people protect and develop their economic, natural, and social resources in ways that improve their area’s economy, environment, and quality of life. Members of local RC&D councils represent sponsoring organizations that include parish governments, soil and water conservation districts, towns, and other non profit groups. RC&D generates local support for community improvement activities and locally-led boards and councils.
The Capital RC&D Council is a non-profit organization and received its 501(c)3 tax-exempt designation in 1988. The Council was authorized for operation by the USDA in May 1972.
Who are RC&D sponsors?
The local police juries and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) sponsor each RC&D Council locally and voluntarily in each parish. Sponsors can also include cities and towns, townships, civic organizations, regional planning bodies, local non profit organizations, Indian tribal bodies, and others.
How does RC&D work?
Program activities are initiated and directed by the volunteer RC&D Council made up of representatives of local government, conservation districts, businesses, development organizations, nonprofit groups and individuals. The Council sets goals designed to strengthen communities, establish needed infrastructure and improve economies of the region. The Council evaluates project ideas provided by community members and provides necessary tools to carry out selected projects. Tools include locating technical expertise and partners (including volunteers) as well as assisting with financing through funding searches and grant writing.
What types of project does the RC&D work on?
Because the Capital RC&D Council has a unique structure and leadership that focuses on achieving area goals through a locally led process, the program and its projects accurately reflect the environmental, social and cultural values of our region. RC&D projects may address the following issues (and more!):
http://www.la.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/RCD/index.html
The Capital RC&D Council is a non-profit organization and received its 501(c)3 tax-exempt designation in 1988. The Council was authorized for operation by the USDA in May 1972.
Who are RC&D sponsors?
The local police juries and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) sponsor each RC&D Council locally and voluntarily in each parish. Sponsors can also include cities and towns, townships, civic organizations, regional planning bodies, local non profit organizations, Indian tribal bodies, and others.
How does RC&D work?
Program activities are initiated and directed by the volunteer RC&D Council made up of representatives of local government, conservation districts, businesses, development organizations, nonprofit groups and individuals. The Council sets goals designed to strengthen communities, establish needed infrastructure and improve economies of the region. The Council evaluates project ideas provided by community members and provides necessary tools to carry out selected projects. Tools include locating technical expertise and partners (including volunteers) as well as assisting with financing through funding searches and grant writing.
What types of project does the RC&D work on?
Because the Capital RC&D Council has a unique structure and leadership that focuses on achieving area goals through a locally led process, the program and its projects accurately reflect the environmental, social and cultural values of our region. RC&D projects may address the following issues (and more!):
- Land Conservation
- Water Management
- Community Development
- Land Management
- Recreation and Tourism
- Forestry Management Issues
- Resource Recovery/Recycling
- Rural Economic Development
- Public Education
http://www.la.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/RCD/index.html