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Every 5 years, the See-Kan RC&D Council updates their Area Plan. Through public meetings and surveys which were provided to the residents of this area, it is determined what are the needs and opportunities within this region. Possible projects brought to us from individuals just like you, are adopted or declined by the Council to help address these needs. Below is a list of our current projects. |
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Serving Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Crawford, Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson counties. |
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Striving to improve the quality of life throughout Southeast Kansas by working across county lines to address local and regional concerns. |
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Phone: 620431-6180 Fax: 620-431-6181 E-mail: crystal.eisele@ks.usda.gov |
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Ronnie Brown, Bourbon Co., President Troy Krenzel, Coordinator Crystal Eisele, Business Manager |
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The Resource Conservation & Development program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service. USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (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 the USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326 W. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
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A. Land Management - Reduce or mitigate the long-term effects of mineral mining Project #791 - Regional Mining Reclamation Fund
B. Land Conservation and Water Management - Reduce sedimentation, nutrient loading, and pesticides in area streams and lakes Project #813 - Water Restoration & Protection Strategy - Verdigris Basin Project #767 - Water Restoration & Protection Strategy - Neosho Basin Project #823 - Quail Initiative Project #826 - Weed Management Area Project #805 - Streambank Stabilization Needs Inventory-Verdigris Basin Project #825 - Spring River Wraps Development #817 Spring River Assessment Project (Please see WRAPS website on this site for more information) C. Community Development - Increase the knowledge and awareness of community foundations and the grant writing process Project #790 - See-Kan Regional Foundation Project #800 - Grant Writing Workshop 2006 –Completed Project #803 - Fee For Service-Completed
D. Community Development - Increase opportunities for employment, to reduce the out migration to urban areas and increase economic stability Project #741 - Allen Co. Historical Society-Completed Project #771 and #816 - See-Kan Micro Loan Program Project #814—Southeast Regional Homeland Security Grant Project #774 - Community Tax Credit Project—Prosperity Foundation Project #793 - Community Planning & Development Project #799 - Entrepreneurial Center—Completed Project #778 - Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry
E. Community Development & Water Management - Improve infrastructure in rural communities Project #764 - Elk Co. Rural Water -Completed Project #788 - Haul Water Workshop-Completed Project #795 - Master Fire Plans for See-Kan RC&D Area Project #812 Agritourism Conference 2007 Project #808—Storm Siren Project F. Community Development - Improve the public awareness of how See-Kan RC&D can help Project #796 - Support State Technical Committee Project #811—2007 Kansas State Association of RC&Ds Annual Meeting
G. Community Development - Maintain or increase the viability of farming in Southeast Kansas Project #765 - Bio Energy & Power Energy Project #824 - Sales Tax Exemption Project Project #823 - Quail Initiative Project #821 - Renewable Energy and Wind power |