Southwestern Resource Conservation & Development

Resource Conservation and Development Councils are authorized by the United States Congress and then organized as 501c(3) organizations so that local citizens can develop and carry out a proactive plan for social, economic, and environmental betterment of their own communities. Southwestern NC RC & D Council is 1 of 10 councils in North Carolina and 1 of 375 in the United States. Our RC & D Council works closely with local governments, but is a stand alone non-profit organization. Currently we have a staff of eleven including an Executive Director, Administrator and program support specialists helping USDA deliver Farm Bill Programs. Through grants and service agreements, we have a consultant team that works on many agricultural, forestry and natural resource projects. In addition, our capacity is expanded greatly by partnering with County and State agencies and other non-profit organizations. We are active members of the North Carolina Association of RC & D Councils, the Southeastern Association of RC & D Councils, and hold a Director’s position on the National Association of RC & D Councils.