Resource Conservation & Development Program

The purpose of the Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) program is to accelerate the conservation, development and utilization of natural resources, improve the general level of economic activity, and to enhance the environment and standard of living in designated RC&D areas. It improves the capability of State, tribal and local units of government and local nonprofit organizations in rural areas to plan, develop and carry out programs for resource conservation and development. The program also establishes or improves coordination systems in rural areas. Current program objectives focus on improvement of quality of life achieved through natural resources conservation and community development which leads to sustainable communities, prudent use (development), and the management and conservation of natural resources. RC&D areas are locally sponsored areas designated by the Secretary of Agriculture for RC&D technical and financial assistance program funds.

Natural Resources Conservation Service Offices
NRCS SERVICE CENTER OFFICE

HARTWELL SERVICE CENTER
88 MARET ST
HARTWELL, GA 30643-1172

phone: (706) 376-5451
fax: (706) 856-3350
Scotty Palmer
District Conservationist
phone: (706) 376-5451
fax: (706) 856-3350

Jeanette Jamieson
President Southeast RC&D Assoc
PO Box 852
Toccoa GA 30577
706 886-6889
jamieson@toccoa.com

Please forward any corrections or requests for information: oip@itc.nrcs.usda.gov