The Endless Mountains Resource Conservation and Development Council will lead a diverse group of stakeholders in the sound conservation and stewardship of the region’s natural resources. The Council will promote the rural quality of life and its economic stability through organizational efforts, education of communities, technical expertise and sponsorship of projects.National RC&D Program Elements:
- Land Conservation
- Water Management
- Land Management
- Community Development
USDA Resource Conservation & Development Program link:
http://www.pa.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/rcd.html
2009-2014 Area Plan
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2011 Plan of Work
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Structure of the Council
The Council is made up of a fourteen member board which is represented by twelve sponsoring organizations and two members at-large. Each county conservation district is entitled to delegate one board member and each set of county commissioners delegate one board member. The members at-large can be from anywhere within the RC&D region.
The RC&D is a unique combination of private enterprise and Federal assistance that encourages the blending of natural resource use with local economic and social values. The RC&D provides a form of "facilitated self-help" for conservation and economic development in communities.
The Endless Mountains RC&D Council has been very successful at forming partnerships with many federal, state and local groups to address issues and carry out projects throughout the region.
EMRC&D Council’s natural resource and community development goals:
- Watershed and Stream Management, Protection and Water Quality
- Agricultural Sustainability
- Public Education and Awareness of Natural Resource and Community Development Opportunities and Issues
- Recreation and Tourism
- Small Business Development
- Sustainable Forestry
