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Southwest Badger Resource Conservation & Development Council

Southwest Badger Resource Conservation & Development Council

Platteville, Wisconsin

Our Mission

The mission of Southwest Badger RC&D Council is to “Implement natural resource conservation, managed growth, and sustainable rural economic development in Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, LaCrosse, Lafayette, Richland, Sauk and Vernon counties. Overall, the Council works to conserve, develop, and utilize local resources to raise the level of economic activity in the area, while enhancing the environment and the standard of living in the area.

Who We Are

RC&D is a non-biased rural development program, focusing on the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources to improve the standard of living in our area. It joins forces with individuals, agencies, and groups to improve the social, economic, and environmental opportunities of the local area. The RC&D program was established by federal legislation in 1962. This act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help local units of government conserve and properly utilize natural resources in solving local problems. Local citizens who are aware of the problems or opportunities first hand provide leadership and work together to set program priorities. A variety of individuals, government agencies, organizations, environmental groups, and business institutions provide assistance to these local people in accomplishing their program goals. The Southwest Badger Resource Conservation & Development area was organized in 1992 and federally authorized on October 10, 1996. Across America, nearly 400 RC&Ds bring people together to develop and implement solutions to widespread issues and develop opportunities that help sustain rural communities, local economies, and natural resources. RC&Ds serve over 75% of U.S. counties. About half of all Council members are locally elected officials. RC&Ds activate community support with 30,000 volunteers.

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Website

www.swbadger.org

Email

wendy.warren@swbadger.org

Tax-Exempt ID (EIN)

39-1759169

Location

1370 N Water St., Ste. 3 , PO Box 753 , Platteville, Wisconsin, 53818 , United States of America

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