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Flint Hills RC&D

Flint Hills RC&D

Our Mission:  Encourage utilization of our natural and human resources in a responsible manner to improve the quality of life in the area. Our Vision:  To be recognized as a leader in improving the quality of life in our communities and rural areas through grassroots initiatives.

Water Quality Accomplishments Increase in 2010

Water Quality Accomplishments Increase in 2010

The Flint Hills RC&D sponsors water quality projects in 7 watersheds in the Flint Hills RC&D area.  The main water quality concerns in the watersheds are sedimentation, low dissolved oxygen, E. Coli, and eutrophication. Primary financial assistance is provided through Watershe...

 
Welcome to the Flint Hills RC&D Website

Here you can find information about available resources and projects sponsored by Flint Hills Rural Conservation and Development.

The Flint Hills RC&D Area, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization comprised of a network of community volunteers.  It is governed by a 36-member council made up of men and women, representing the county commissions, conservation districts, and the county at-large who want to solve local problems.

This sites contains information about WRAPS, water quality programs, workshops on how to start your own agritourism business, and many other resources to assist communities, businesses, and entrepreneurs.

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Employment

Employment Opportunity

The Flint Hills Resource Conservation & Development Council is seeking applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper. Applicant will be required to be a self-starter, demonstrate excellent communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks, have some payroll experience and work well within a group. For more information please contact Council President, Teresa Huffman.  Applications are available here.

Water Quality

WRAPS programs

water log logoThe first issue of the WRAPs newsletter on line. Read More

The lasted issue of the WRAPs newsletter is here.

Projects

Projects

USDA Rural DevelopmentThe Flint Hills RC&D Council completed 3 projects in fiscal year 2010 and ended the year with 12 active projects.

Through Flint Hills RC&D community and economic development projects: 21 new businesses were created; 17 farm related businesses/jobs were created farm rural community jobs were created.  Read More

Resources

Resources

resourcesFlint Hills RC&D can provide many resources to help you with community development, conservation and entrepreneurship.

Download a Sponsorship Organization Form here.

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WRAPS Success Story

2012 Meetings

Council Meetings

  • April 13
  • May 11
  • June 8
  • July 13
  • August 10
  • September 14
  • October 12
  • November 9
  • December 14

Our Partners

NRCS

NRCS

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KS Dept. of Commerce

Department of Commerce

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Extension Office

Kansas Extension Office

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K-State

Kansas State University

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Kansas Park Trust

Kansas Park Trust

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Symphony in the Flint Hills

Symphony in the Flint Hills

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Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

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Flint Hills RC&D

2501 West 18th Suite A, Emporia KS 66801 • ((620) 343-3570 Contact
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