Resource Conservation and Development Program (RC&D)

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 authorized RC&D areas.  It improves the capability of State, tribal, and local units of government and local non-profit organizations in rural areas to plan, develop, and carry out programs for resource conservation and development.

There are 8 funded RC&D areas that encompass all 53 counties in North Dakota.  They are Upper Dakota, Northern Plains, Red River, Lake Agassiz, Sheyenne James, Dakota Prairies, Dakota West, and Williston Basin.  Project and associated measures such as water quality projects, inventories, feasibility studies, educational projects, critical area treatment projects, water supply, residue management, recreation, fire protection, health, and a host of other measures were developed this past fiscal year.

For more information, email Jim Schmidt, Program Manager, or
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/rcd/

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