Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc.

CTRC&D fosters the workable economic growth that creates new jobs and business opportunities for Connecticut's residents by supporting rural economic innovation, promoting agriculture as a strong Connecticut business sector, and preserving cultural heritage and natural resources.

As established by their policies and practices, the CTRC&D’s outreach strategy will include the following basic elements:

Open Board Meetings: All Board Meetings of the Eastern Connecticut RC&D Council are free and open to the public. Agendas of these meetings are distributed and made available to the public. Meeting agendas, minutes, by-laws, and other updates are posted on the RC&D’s web site, as well.
Maintaining Key Governmental Partnerships: The ongoing support provided by NRCS (through staff time and ex-officio participation) to the Council is essential to its success. As a result, NRCS staff is kept closely involved in the programs. Representatives from partnering agencies of the State of Connecticut, staff members from regional planning agencies and municipal government are also invited to participate in programs, committees, and planning activities, and are kept informed of RC&D progress.
Forging Partnerships: The Council seeks to take on very few unilateral projects. Recognizing that CTRC&D membership is a strictly voluntary activity, partnering on projects with other individuals and organizations, especially organizations that represent the diverse population needs of Connecticut is critical to our long-term effectiveness. The Council, through membership, its committees, and project leaders, seeks to identify and engage innovative and inclusionary partners to maximize efforts for the overall good of Connecticut.
Open Committee Structure: The standing committees of the RC&D Council are designed to be open in nature. While Council members participate in all committees, their strength lies in their ability to invite input and regular participation from outside. Individual citizens, farmers, non-profit board members and staff, municipal government staff, and state and federal government staff have all contributed to these committees, and will continue to do so.

Connecticut RC&D is a 50+ year old organization with established community connections. We work with partners ranging from grassroots groups to municipal, state, and federal entities. This allows for collaborative solutions.