Resource Library
Executive Director’s Guidebook
The First 90 Days, A Guidebook for New RC&D Council Executive Directors
With special thanks to Sue Sutherland, Project Coordinator; Tabitha Ayres, Committee Chair, Shawnee RC&D Council; John A.H. Tomaso, Tri-Island RC&D Council; and Wanda Robbins, Alabama
Youth Engagement Toolkit
Youth and Community Engagement Toolkit
Our hope is that, through these case studies and success stories, interested youth and community members will better understand how USDA-NRCS practices may be utilized to benefit diverse communities while fostering the development of the leaders and conservation makers of tomorrow.
Peer-to-Peer Webinar Series
NARCDC hosted webinars to highlight the exemplary work of RC&D Councils across the nation. Each webinar was lead by different RC&D Councils, explored specific conservation and technical assistance topics, and conveyed valuable information from specialists to national and state agencies.
Local Food Systems
Learn from the work of Appalachian RC&D Council’s Farmers Market Promotion Project and information from USDA Agriculture Marketing Service.
Featured Speakers: Rachel Wheeler, ARCD FMPP Project Director; Kayla Tucker, ARCD Marketing & Communications Director; Velma Lakins, USDA AMS Grants Managment Specialist
Watershed Protection—Reforestation After Wildfire
Learn from the work of Yosemite/Sequoia RC&D Council’s in reforestation after wildfire and information from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Featured speakers: Justine Reynolds, Yosemite/Sequoia RC&D Council; Ralph Smith, USDA NRCS National Watershed Operations Program Manager
Wetlands and Wildlife
Learn from the work of Delmarva RC&D Council and featured specialists from the USDA on the topic and any funding opportunities available for support of these projects.
Featured speakers: David Wilson, Delmarva RC&D Council; Bridgett Estel Constanzo, Working Lands for Wildlife Coordinator-Eastern U.S.; NHQ Area-wide Planning Team; Natural Resources Conservation Service USDA Specialists