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Resource Conservation and Development
The Nebraska Resource Conservation and
Development Association is pleased to share the 2005 council activities report with you. Having all
twelve RC&D councils funded and operational has proven to be a tremendous asset. RC&Ds serve
the state with grass roots leadership to make locally driven projects a success. The small investment
in each RC&D council, including the willing participation of its volunteers, has resulted in an
excellent return on invested tax dollars. I encourage you to review each of the 12 RC&D council’s
success stories, and I’m sure you will agree the RC&D program is one of the most effective
programs available. In 2005, the Northeast Nebraska RC&D received the Outstanding Achievement Award.
Northeast Nebraska RC&D Coordinator Jan Jorgensen identified several areas that contributed to their
success:
The RC&D council implemented four high priority areas. Has an effective outreach program, which includes local Native American tribes A diverse RC&D council with different ideas being brought to the table Received $151,000 in grants to fund a variety of projects Fine tuned the Artist of the Month Program to recognize local talent
“The Native American Center” was awarded the Outstanding
Sponsor Award and has an outstanding working relationship with the Panhandle RC&D. The Native
American Center was active in bringing together the Intertribal Gathering at Fort Robinson State Park.
This year the gathering attracted over 3,000 visitors and 69 tribal dancers. The event required a lot
of volunteers and financial resources to make it a success. The Native American Center accomplished
two specific objectives - outreach and diversity. The Nebraska RC&D Executive Committee really
appreciated the support from the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Steve
Chick and Assistant Conservationist Ken Noonan. Cooperation from the Congressional delegation,
Nebraska Rural Development, the Governor’s office, State Legislature, Health and Human Services
and other agencies also deserved recognition.
Sincerely Yours,
Ted Tietjen, Chairman
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