About Lower Sangamon River RC&D

Lower Sangamon River Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, serving Cass, Christian, Logan, Mason, Menard and Sangamon counties in central Illinois.  Our mission is to promote economic, human and natural resources through cooperative effort. Our unique, natural resource-based program helps local people improve their economy, environment, and quality of life through a wide range of projects.

Lower Sangamon River RC&D is sponsored locally by county government and soil & water conservation districts, and is awaiting authorization by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).  Our local sponsors provide guidance, support, and leadership to the RC&D Council, the governing body of our RC&D area.  Our 24-member Council of local citizens selects projects based on the needs in this six county region, which meet the goals and objectives outlined in the by-laws of the Lower Sangamon River RC & D.

Mission

The mission of the Lower Sangamon River RC&D is to develop and promote economic, human, and natural resources through cooperative efforts.

The Lower Sangamon River RC&D is working towards the development conservation, and wise use of the human, financial, and natural resources in our area that will result in a rich and sustainable quality of life for all of our citizens.

Our Goals:

• Manage and conserve our natural resources
• Partner with citizens, business, community-based organizations, governments and individuals
• lmprove the area's economy, environment and living standards.
• Build regional partnerships that expand the preservation, development and promotion of our regional natural resources.

Background

In October 2002, representatives from the County Boards and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) in Cass, Christian, Logan,  Mason,  Menard  and Sangamon Counties joined together to form the Lower Sangamon River Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council.

Lower Sangamon River RC&D is seeking authorization from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This authorization will allow the Council to receive financial and technical assistance to achieve the goals and objectives the Council has identified.
 
 

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