Washington Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Success Stories

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.

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RC&D Success Stories

Tucannon "Dam Busters" Help Anadromous Fish

Homeowners Provide Water for Fire Fighting

Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) growing in many directions

Removal of irrigation diversion provides access to habitat for Steelhead salmon

Anatone engages engineering students to design a better sewage solution

Senior Citizens Receiving Free Prescription Drugs from Local Coalition (PDF 61KB)

Partnership Serving America's Communities (PDF 59KB)

RC&D Gets Grant for Scenic Byway, Okanogan County  (PDF 62KB)

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