The Northeast Colorado Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) is an organization sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture that works under the guidance of a citizen council made up of individuals from 5 counties in northeast Colorado. The Board of Directors are Nellie Zion and Vince Shively from Yuma County, Steve Nein from Sedgwick County, Jay Wisdom and Steve Vogel from Logan County, Leo Mailander from Phillips County, and Ron Kuntz from Morgan County The council's mission is to provide and coordinate leadership and partnerships to promote the conservation and sustainable use of our natural and human resources, fostering entrepreneurial ship and economic development in Northeast Colorado.

The RC&D program is a unique combination of private enterprise and Federal Assistance that encourages the blending of natural resources use with local economic and social values. Program objectives address improving the quality of life, including social, economic and environmental concerns; continuing prudent use of natural resources; strengthening local citizens' ability to utilize available sources of assistance through Federal and state agencies, and other public and private entities. This is accomplished through gathering input from local individuals throughout the RC&D area and using this input to develop a long range plan to assist the region in their efforts.