Making Things Happen
For Rural America Is What We Do

The NARC&DC coordinates the efforts of hundreds of RC&D Councils, and thousands of volunteers, as they create successful delivery systems that benefit local communities.

The Work

Local Resource Conservation and Development Councils are unique non-profit organizations made up of  volunteers who identify unmet needs in their communities and create solutions that work. The folks who make up an RC&D council are neighbors. They know how to blend government programs with local needs to produce results. In essence, they know how to speak the government’s language, and yours.

_______________
Did You Know ???

“There were 12 Charter Members of the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils in 1988.  Click here for more information on the Charter Members.”

_________________________________________________

IN THE NEWS


NARC&DC Attends Senate Democratic Rural Summit 

This gave us the opportunity to show elected leaders and other stakeholders across America that RC&D Councils are here to serve them and achieve solutions for the unmet needs in each of our communities. 
For the full press release, click here.  



National Catalyst  

To view the most recent edition please click here.

Catalyst Top Stories

  • Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety Grant

COUNCIL SPOTLIGHT!

Click here to read about the councils featured and what they are doing to enhance the RC&D Community.

NARC&DC offers FFA Alumni Internships

Click here for more information on a  Washington DC based Intern Position for Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni.

To view past NARC&DC Press Releases, click here.

The Four Focus Areas



  • Land Conservation - RC&D Councils work with local partners to identify, fund and complete land conservation projects of all types.
  • Water Management - RC&D Water Management Projects often create recreation opportunities that also create jobs and make communities more attractive to development.
  • Community Development - The NARC&DC provides training, coordination and communication services that help Councils in their community development projects. Assistance is provided to councils as they seek to strengthen their organization's non-profit operations.
  • Land Management - The NARC&DC works with funding partners to make sure worthy projects find the financial assets they need to be successful. National staff continually updates councils on new opportunities for funding.


NARC&DC 
Ready To Help


Additionally, the focus on local control gives the program great flexibility and value. The NARC&DC knows that local  solutions can most effectively target local needs. National board members and staff are there to assist local councils, not dictate their actions. They find ways to help by providing technical expertise, identifying potential funding sources and by bringing the power of the collective whole to the table.  
Finally, the high level of volunteer commitment and credibility in the RC&D community has made the program one of the most successful development delivery systems in the Nation.


NARC&DC Membership


Your Membership Requested

If you would like to be a Member as an Individual, click here. 2013 Dues requests were sent to RC&D Councils via email.  If your Council has not received a request, please let us know. We look forward to your continued support in 2013.  We have been very busy throughout 2012 working hard  for RC&D Councils, click here for a recap.  We promise to continue our hard work!
Thank you for your support,
Andrew Gordon, Executive Director/Counsel
NARC&DC

Click here for Council Membership Benefit Information

Contact Us:

Picture
________________________________________________
NARC&DC, 444 N Capitol St. NW, Suite 618, Washington, DC 20001
 Phone: 202-434-4780    Fax: 202-434-4783    email: mail@narcdc.org