Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D)

Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) councils develop and carry out an action-oriented plans for the economic, social and environmental enrichment of their communities. The RC&D councils promote conservation, development, and use of natural resources to improve economic activity, and to enhance the environment and standard of living in all communities. The program’s aim is to provide a system for rural development, encourage the wise use of natural resources, and improve the quality of life.

RC&D councils are locally organized, sponsored and led. Council members are recruited from the local community and empowered with leadership responsibilities.

Massachusetts has three RC&D councils:

Berkshire-Pioneer RC&D Area, Inc.

(serves Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties)

9 Research Drive, Suite 5
Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-1607
Fax: 413-253-5542
www.berkshirepioneerrcd.org

Patriot RC&D Council, Inc.

(serves Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Worcester counties)

319 Littleton Road, Suite 302
Westford, MA 01886-4133
Phone: 978-692-1904 
Fax: 978-392-1305
www.patriotrcd.org

Pilgrim RC&D Area Council, Inc.

(serves Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket and Plymouth counties)

15 Cranberry Highway 
West Wareham, MA 02576-1504
Phone: 508-295-5151 x5
Fax: 508-291-2368
www.pilgrimrcd.org

National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils

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