We ask for restoration of funding and inclusion in the President's budget proposal for the Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program. The RC&D Program is one of the federal government's success stories, leveraging non-federal dollars to help support economic development and natural resource protection across the nation. In FY10, the nation’s 375 local RC&D Councils raised an average of $6.93 for every $1.00 provided by Congress.
The RC&D Program provides a unique process for the nation to develop its economic, natural, and social resources in ways that improve the economy, environment, and quality of life. Through the program, RC&D Councils bring together communities, all levels of government, and grassroots organizations to develop and implement solutions to local problems.