What is a Resource Conservation & Development Council (RC&D)? 

Over 40 years ago, Congress established a unique program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture that empowered rural people to help themselves by providing tools and technical support to stabilize and grow communites, while protecting and developing natural resources.

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Local RC&Ds establish as 501 (c) (3) organizations.

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Carry out this mission by implementing specific projects within their boundaries.

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