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About South Central Nebraska RC&DMission The mission of the South Central Nebraska RC&D Council is to promote cooperative partnerships, educate, provide leadership and information, and utilize resources to benefit area residents.
Vision
Progressive, prosperous and dynamic communities and rural areas.
Area Description
The South Central Nebraska RC&D Area consists of nine counties – Adams, Buffalo, Dawson, Gosper, Hall, Hamilton, Kearney, Merrick and Phelps – encompassing 5,613 square miles. The major river basin is the central portion of the Platte River. Six of the nine counties are located in the Rainwater Basin. Water is extremely important in this area for domestic use, agriculture, and wildlife including migratory waterfowl and several threatened and endangered species.
Current priorities for the RC&D Area are:
I. Environmental Stewardship and Natural Resource Protection,
II. Protection of Water Quality for Area Residents,
III. Support for Community Betterment Projects/Activities,
IV. Energy Conservation/Alternative Energy, and
V. Increased Effectiveness of the RC&D Council.
Summary of 2008 volunteers, projects and partners
Number of volunteers 236
Volunteer Hours 5,378
Number of projects completed 13
Number of ongoing projects 14
Number of partners 112
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