We are a nonprofit organization focused on assisting rural communities in Texas. We work through a network of 13 individual Resource Conservation and Development Councils across Texas to implement environmental and community development projects in small towns and rural areas. We provide leadership training, grant research, and direct financial assistance through various local, state and federal partnerships to improve quality of life for rural citizens and the environment we all depend on.
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Texas Association of RC&D Areas Annual Training Conference
May 19-21, 2024
Abilene Texas
Hosted by Leon-Bosque RC&D Council
at the
Courtyard Abilene Southwest/Abilene Mall
4350 Ridgemont Drive
Abilene, Texas 79606
The Leon-Bosque RC&D Council will be hosting the Annual Training Conference May 19-21, 2024 in Abilene Texas. The headquarters hotel will be The Courtyard Southwest Mall located at 4350 Ridgemont Dr.. Abilene TX 79606. The room rate will be $89.00 per night plus tax. Cutoff for hotel registration will be April 26th at 4:00 pm. Sunday the 19th and Tuesday the 21st will be travel days. Full conference registration will be $150.00 per person; $75.00 Spouse registration and One-day registration will be $75.00. Full registration and spouse registration includes Reception on Sunday and all meals and breaks on Monday. For those wishing to fly, American Airlines provides service to Abilene Regional Airport.
Hotel Reservations may be made by e-mailing txrcded@yahoo.com for a link, or calling the hotel at 1-325-695-9600 and asking for the room block.
TX Assn of Res, Cons & Dev
Conference Agenda
Sunday, May 19th
4:30-5:30 Registration
5:30-6:30 President’s Reception with refreshments
Monday, May 20th
7:00 -8:00 Breakfast (full breakfast in conference room)
8:00-9:00- Registration
9:00-9:30- Introductions/ Welcome
9:30 – 10:00 NRCS Partnership Opportunities- Claude Ross, Assistant State Conservationist, USDA-NRCS
10:00 – 10:30 Regional Planning Commissions
10:30 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 11:30 Legal Liabilities – Tiffany Lashmet, Texas Agrilife Attorney
11:30 – 12:00 Easements and Land Trusts – Darren Clark , Tx Agricltural Land Trust
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch with luncheon speaker (in conference room)
1:00 – 2:00 Rural Development Community Programs
2:00 – 2:30 Roles of Non-Profit Board Members – Jerry Pearce, Tx Association of RC&D Areas
2:30 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 3:30 National Association of RC&D Council Programs – Anna Cornelius, NARCDC
3:30 – 4:00 Social Media Opportunities – Alexis Garland, NARCDC
4:00 – 4:30 Business Meeting
4:30 Adjourn
5:00 Close Silent Auction
6:00-7:30 Dinner with entertainment and live auction
Note: Each RC&D attending should bring at least 2 items for the silent and live auctions.
Through an agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, we receive funds from enforcement actions to solve many environmental problems across the state. Illegal Tire and Trash Dump Removal, Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collections, Septic Systems for Low Income Households, Public Water Supply Upgrades, and Clean School Buses are provided through this program. Contact your local RC&D Area for details.
Here is a list of our member Councils.
Bluebonnet RC&D
Central Texas RC&D
De-Go-La RC&D
Leon-Bosque RC&D
Northeast Texas RC&D
Pineywoods RC&D
Post Oak RC&D
Rio Bravo RC&D
Sabine-Neches RC&D
Southeast Texas RC&D