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Conservation & Development COUF~TY ur N/;VJAu
PROFILE OF THE BIG ISLAND RC8rD
Nationwide, Statewide, and Local
There are over 277 RC&D Areas authorized in the United States which cover approximately 70%
of the nation. RC&D Areas are authorized by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
The State of Hawaii has three RC&D areas-Garden Island, Tri-Isle, and the Big Island.
The Big Island RC&D was authorized in 1975 and covers the entire island of Hawaii for about
4,030 square miles. The Council is incorporated and nonprofit within the State of Hawaii. It is
also tax-exempt, 501(c)3 by Internal Revenue Service determination.
Network
The RC&D volunteer program is strengthened through a nationwide network. The Big Island
RC&D belongs to the National Association of RC&D Councils (nationwide), Western Region
RC&D Association (16 western states & Guam/regional), and the Pacific Rim RC&D Association
(regional). This network allows the RCB~D Council to have an active role with issues being
addressed at regional and national levels.
Process
The RC&D process allows and encourages local people to:
identify a concern
organize
• develop a plan of action
• seek a funding source
The process usually produces partnerships being formed with communities, government
agencies, foundation, and corporations.
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Sponsors
• six Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD)
County of Hawaii
Operational Support
$100,000 USDA grant to the Council, administered by the Natur8l Resources Conservation
Service. The funds are for two employees
(Coordinator 8 Assistant), a vehicle, and office.
• $900 in donations from six Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD)
$600 donation from the County of Hawaii
NOTE: All donations are used exclusively to support the activities of the RC&D Council.
Council
The program is administered by a governing body called the RC&D Council. The Council is
made up of representatives from the SWCD's, the Mayor's office, Hawaii Association of
Conservation Districts (HACD), resource committees, and At-large members. It is the Council's
responsibility to organize local volunteer groups to address the economic, environmental, and
social needs of the Big Island. The council has prepared an Area Plan (long range), Annual Plan
and Measure Plans for specific projects.
Coordinator
The Coordinator's role is to empower the Council and its volunteers to be able to plan and carry
out the Area Plan, Annual Plan, and Measure Plans. The Coordinator does not °control" RCBD
activities. The Coordinator empowers the RC&D sponsors and committees (volunteers) to be in
control through the involvement of the many local, state, and federal agencies and programs,
and private foundations that assist them in carrying out their local plans of action. All decisions
are local decisions.
Committees
The Big Island RC&D Council currently has five committees consisting of over 132 volunteers.
The committees work on projects in the following categories:
Forestry Pest Control Rural Development
Agriculture Water Quality
Accomplishments
The Big Island RCBD Council has completed 24 project activities since 1975 and is currently
involved in 20 additional planned projects. The Council also puts on various educational
workshops that service Hawaii County communities. Listed below are just some of the activities
the RC&D Council and its volunteer committees have done or are doing:
AYSO Soccer Field Improvement
Halaula Street Lights
Cultural Heritage Cortidor Plan
Gorse Control
Papaikou Sewage Treatment
Miconia Mapping
AIt.WastewaterTreatment Systems Workshop
Community Planning for Health & Safety
Mouton Camp Road Paving
Hakalau Koa Reforestation
Faya Tree Control
Tropical Reforestation & Ecosystem Education Video
Bamboo Conference
RC8rD Council Representatives
Thomas Crabb Hamakua SWCD Director
Dwight Takamine Hamakua at-large
Jeff McCall Ka'u SWCD Duector
Wallace (Bud) Doty Ka'u at-large
William (Skip) Cowell Kona SWCD Director
Peter Simmons Kona at-lazge
Dan Kaniho, Jr., Mauna Kea SWCD Director
(vacant) Mauna Kea SWCD at-lazge
Alvin Oyadomari Puna SWCD Director
Bonnie Gardner Puna at-large
Charlie Jamieson Waiakea SWCD Director
Larry Komata Waiakea at-lazge
Francis Pacheco HACD Representative
Kelly Greenwell ~ Agriculture Committee
(vacant) Forestry Committee
Fred Soriano Rural Development Committee
Beverly Byouk Water Quality Committee
Earl Spence Pest Control Committee
Mazgarita Hopkins Mayor's Representative
RC8rD Staff
Patrik Watanabe Coordinator
Lester Ueda Assistant
Who To Contact For More Information
Patrik Watanabe, RC&D Coordinator
Big Island RC&D Council, Inc.
Hilo Lagoon Centre
101 Aupuni St., Suite 229A
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone (808) 935-8426 or 933-6996 Fax 933-6995
United Slatc Natural Rcs~.. acs
Department at Conservation
Agricultwe Service
Resource Conservation
and Development Program
BackgCOUnd The Resource Conservation and Development Program
(RC&D) was initiated in 1962 to help people care for and
protect their natural resources to improve an area's
economy, environment, and living standards. The
program provides a way for local residents to work
together and plan how they can actively solve
environmental, economic, and social problems facing their
communities. Today, the program continues to
successfully deliver coordinated resource conservation
and rural development assistance.
RC&D pulls together commurties, various units of
government, and grassroots organizations and helps them
establish direction for the local program. Currently, there
are 277 authorized RC&D areas serving 2,016 counties in
about half of the United States, the Caribbean, and the
Pacific Basin. More than 20,000 volunteers annually
contribute their time and resources to revitalize and
sustain their communities.
Actions The RC&D Program activities fit into four areas:
Land Conservation. Protects the resource base and
finds the best ways to use it.
Community Development. Improves economic and
community develpment in rural areas.
Water Management. Helps local people conserve, utilize
and improve the quality and quantity of available water.
Environmental Enhancement. Improves the
environment.
Roles The RC&D Program is a U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) effort led by the Office of the Secretary. Many
agencies contribute to the success of the program. The
Secretary has delegated administrative authority to the
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Policy Board. Responds to the needs and concerns of
RC&D Councils, identifies and coordinates USDA agency
activities to achieve the objectives of the RC&D Program,
and advises the Secretary on RC&D policy-related issues
The Board consists of Under Secretary for Natural
Resources and Environment, Chief, NRCS; Chief, forest
Service; Administrator, Cooperative State Research,
Education, and Extension Service; Administrator,
Economic Research Service; Administrator, Rural
Business and Cooperative Development Service; and
Administrator, Rural Housing and Community
Develolpment.
Working Group. Serves as a staff to the Policy Board, by
identifying program issues; preparing recommendations,
reports, and proposals; and conducting activities related to
RC&D. This group consists of USDA employees
representing member agencies of the Policy Board.
Councils. Directs the program at the local level. The
RC&D Council is the governing body consisting of
representatives of all RC&D sponsors. The Council bases
its activities on an assessment of the area's problems and
needs. The Council may be concerned with multiple
resource issues such as land conservation, water
conservation and management, community development,
and fish and wildlife habitat protection.
Coordinator. Assists the Council in carrying out its
objectives and goals by providing guidance, advice, and sty
direction. The coordinator is a USDA employee
provided through RC&D funds.
Accomplishments A total of 1,849 RC&D projects were completed in fiscal
year 1995. Most of these projects were completed
through work of the local councils to secure financial
assistance from soures other than RC&D. Efforts to
protect natural resources have resulted in the improving
40,264 acres of wildlife habitat, and water quality. In
S6,OS2 acres of lakes and 2,523 miles of streams.
Councils and partners have created 164 new businesses
and helped expand 298 businesses resulting in 3,209 jobs.
Educational projects have helped 82,878 people develop
new skills in areas of leadership development,
entrepreneurial training, and resource assessment.
For more information, please contact U.S. Department o(Agriculrine, Natural Resources Conservation Sen~ice.
Resource Conservation and Development Staff, P O. Box 2890, Waslungton. D.C 20013-2890
March 1996
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Left ro their own, the City and hood so special. Just compare Manoa would be very negative and especial-
County traffic engineers would prefer with newer suburbs around Oahu, ly unpleasant For pedestrians: hotter
to widen streets and pave all sidewalks including relatively mature pans of aix temperatures due to loss of
in a misguided attempt ro "improve" Hawaii Kai, to see what we could shade, reduction in privacy foe adja-
the roadways to "modern standards." become. Such "improvements' will cent homes, and a far ]ess attractive
This would require removal of many only increase the speed of automobile environment for all. We ate fortu-
of the wonderful street trees i? travel through our valley, which is of Hate to have so many streets thax
Manoa, which make our neighbor- questionable value. Most other results look like the right-hand view.
Preridnes C.'orrerFanding Seeretary George Arizumi Agnes Hiro[su Charles lamnureux ~ 1997, Malama o
Helen Nakano V Hiranaka Beryl Rlaich Noburo Oda Spencer Leineweher Manoa, Inc.
Vice Preridenr 7Yeasurer Mary Cooke Chuck Pearson t.orraine Morrimet
Kozen Kaneshiro Bertha Ueolta Duncan Dempster All righa reserved.
Advisors William Murtagh
Recording Senetary Board af'~(rectora Capp}' Fasi, Beatrice Krauss Penny Pagliazo Printed in Hawaii 3197
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