RC&D Council seeks to help local organizations
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The Ohio Valley Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council is actively seeking projects where they can be of assistance to organizations within their service area, which includes Adams, Brown, Highland, Fayette, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton Counties.
Current and past projects have included providing services to the needy through Project Sharing, where foodstuffs and other necessities are distributed by the RC&D to the needy. The RC&D has also administered several watershed improvement projects, historic preservation programs, and offers an incentive to new business owners through their low-interest revolving loan fund, which will help create jobs in Southern Ohio.
The Ohio Valley Council, like the other councils around the country, lost federal funding. The Council has re-organized and has made plans to move ahead without the federal support. Consequently, they are seeking opportunities from the public and private sector to write and/or administer grants, act as consultants on projects involving conservation or preservation, as well as plan preparation, and oversight of projects.
"We intend to carry out our mission with or without federal funding," Council chairman Dave Carter said.
The Council and staff continue to investigate new organizational structures and funding sources to help local communities and preserve and protect the natural resources of Southern Ohio. If you have questions for the RC&D, have a project needing assistance, or need a small business loan, you can contact John Kellis or Brenda Bradds at (800) 682-7722 ext. 3650 or visit their office, located in the Gateway Center at Southern State Community College, Fincastle.[[In-content Ad]]
Current and past projects have included providing services to the needy through Project Sharing, where foodstuffs and other necessities are distributed by the RC&D to the needy. The RC&D has also administered several watershed improvement projects, historic preservation programs, and offers an incentive to new business owners through their low-interest revolving loan fund, which will help create jobs in Southern Ohio.
The Ohio Valley Council, like the other councils around the country, lost federal funding. The Council has re-organized and has made plans to move ahead without the federal support. Consequently, they are seeking opportunities from the public and private sector to write and/or administer grants, act as consultants on projects involving conservation or preservation, as well as plan preparation, and oversight of projects.
"We intend to carry out our mission with or without federal funding," Council chairman Dave Carter said.
The Council and staff continue to investigate new organizational structures and funding sources to help local communities and preserve and protect the natural resources of Southern Ohio. If you have questions for the RC&D, have a project needing assistance, or need a small business loan, you can contact John Kellis or Brenda Bradds at (800) 682-7722 ext. 3650 or visit their office, located in the Gateway Center at Southern State Community College, Fincastle.[[In-content Ad]]