Resource Assessments:
Resource Conservation & Development Districts
What is the RC&D
Program?
The
USDA Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program, has become a key
component in helping rural Nebraska. There are 12 RC&D areas covering all 93
Nebraska counties. The first RC&D authorized in the state was the Panhandle RC&D
in 1970. In July 2003 the Sandhills RC&D became the final RC&D to be authorized
in Nebraska.
What Does an RC&D Do?
RC&D projects generally fall into
five major areas:
These projects have benefited
Nebraska in many ways. RC&D projects have reduced soil erosion, improved water
quality, enhanced wildlife habitat, created jobs and business and protected
heritage sites - just to name a few. Nebraska’s RC&Ds are continuing to make
great things happen across the state.
The RC&Ds' main goal is to empower
rural communities to develop. These organization have helped communities
build public facilities, coordinate educational seminars, encourage alternative
livestock production, re-establish vineyards, add value to forestry products,
promote outdoor tourism, develop unique attractions, and help keep water safe
for future generations.
The goal of the resource assessment
for RC&Ds is to provide information on natural resources within the RC&D as well
as economic & recreation information.
The data
found within these profiles were collected through the Census of Agriculture,
numerous Nebraska State Agencies, and Nebraska NRCS statewide databases on
conservation practices. The profiles are designed to be use as a tool to help
RC&Ds' identify conservation opportunities and direct
technical and financial resources to the appropriate areas.
If you have questions about the profiles, contact Nebraska NRCS at 402-437-4022.
Click
on the highlighted RC&D areas to be taken to that RC&D resource assessment page:
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