Mission:

The mission of the King's Mark Resource Conservation and Development Council for a green, growing, and healthy Western and West-Central Connecticut region conserving and enhancing its natural resources

Goals:

Land Management

Continued support for the ERT (Environmental Review Team)program.

Continue to provide technical assistance on Timber Bridge Projects

Water Management

Assist the Housatonic Council of Elected Officials with the Housatonic Valley River Trail.

Community Development

Actively participate in 2011 Envirothon

Land Conservation

Continue coordination of the HEAP Horse Environmental Awareness Program.

Educate forest landowners of the programs offered by NRCS

Coordinate a Tour De Farms in the 2011

Increase Visibility of King’s Mark RC&D

Education and Marketing of King’s Mark RC&D program and services.

Promote Diversity In The King’s Mark Area

Support equal employment opportunity and Civil Rights programs.

Support Of The New England Association Of RC&Ds

The King's Mark Resource Conservation and Development Council Inc. (KMRC&D) was formed in 1996 to plan and carry out regional projects led by volunteers for resource conservation and community development; in other words volunteers developing real solutions to local problems through a community led process. The following is the KMRC&D's comprehensive goal for the organization:

The KMRC&D council operates as a positive force in its community.

It enables citizens to make sustainable choices by expanding access to a variety of local energy and food sources.

It improves forestry and agriculture by helping landowners and farmers develop environmentally, socially and economically sustainable practices.

It fosters increased communication and collaboration among groups working towards similar goals.

It operates with the flexibility to help where it is needed most.

Internally, the KMRC&D is known as a place where:

Differing views can be shared and explored.

Council members, the NRCS coordinator and secretary, and partners all feel valued and engaged.

In order to be a positive force in the community, the KMRC&D needs to have:

Open communication among our members, contributors, and partners.

An active and engaged council.

Credibility in the community, with funders, and NRCS.

The KMRC&D is striving to create a community which:

Has a sustainable, profitable landscape.

Addresses current concerns using human creativity.

Recognizes and supports the RC&D and what we accomplish. Council members and partners are eager to support the organization by volunteering and advocating for funding.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the King's Mark RC&D prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA and HMRC&D is an equal opportunity provider and employer.