About Pathfinders RC&D
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Purpose
Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides local leadership and framework for local economic development, natural resource conservation and recreation projects in Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Van Buren and Wapello counties.
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Pathfinders Funding
Pathfinders RC&D receives staffing and financial support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Donations, grants and administrative fees are also important sources of funding.
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Council Directors
RC&D Council Directors volunteer their time to address important issues in their communities. Representatives from each county include a county supervisor, a local soil and water district commissioner, and a representative at-large.
NRCS provides funding for the RC&D Coordinator. The RC&D Coordinator works closely with the Council to identify problems, establish goals and objectives, build strategies, and implement plans.
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Officers
Marvin Philips, Chairman
Ron Robinson, Vice Chairman
Steve Burgmeier, Secretary-Treasurer
Davis County
Dale Taylor, Board of Supervisors
John Schroeder, Soil and Water Conservation District
Keokuk County
Ernie Greiner, Board of Supervisors
Gary Bates, Soil and Water Conservation District/Member at Large
Richard Swanson, Soil and Water Conservation District/Member at Large
Van Buren County
Marvin Philips, Board of Supervisors
Dennis Gratz, Soil and Water Conservation District
Ron Robinson, Member at Large
Jefferson County
Steve Burgmeier, Board of Supervisors
Jeff Fritz, Soil and Water Conservation District
Ron Blair, Member at Large
Mahaska County
Willie Van Weelden, Board of Supervisors
Joe Blunk, Soil and Water Conservation District
Wapello County
Steve Siegel, Board of Supervisors
Marlin Durflinger, Soil and Water Conservation District
Bob Helgerson, Member at Large
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What is RC&D?
Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) helps people improve their area's economy, environment, and quality of life. RC&D is rooted in the concept that local people know what their communities need and can create solutions that work.
Iowa Resource Conservation and Development Councils (RC&Ds):
www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov/partnerships/rcanddlist.html#Golden%20Hills
Iowa USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service:
http://www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov/
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History of Pathfinders
Local efforts to organize the Pathfinders RC&D Area were initiated in the early 1970’s. A formal application for USDA RC&D program assistance was submitted in 1976.
In January 1980, the Pathfinders RC&D area was authorized for program assistance by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
The Pathfinders RC&D Area received USDA staff assistance and opened it first office in March, 1980.
Coordinators for Pathfinders RC&D include: Dale Kraus (1980 – 2003), Al Ehley (2004 – 2005), Detra Dettmann (2005 – present).
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Pathfinders RC&D, Inc.
1805 West Jefferson
Fairfield, Iowa 52556
641-472-6177 phone
641-472-6211 fax
Email Pathfinders RC&D
www.PathfindersRCD.com
Map to Pathfinders office location
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Pathfinders Counties
Davis County
Jefferson County
Keokuk County
Mahaska County
Van Buren County
Wapello County
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Staff
Coordinator
Detra Dettmann
Bookkeeper/Grant Administrator
Jeanette Beasley
Project Coordinator
Lisa Phillips
Forester
Richard Daugherty
Intern
Elisabet Humble
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Meetings
The Board of Directors meet the second Wednesday in even
months (February, April, June, August, October and December) at 6:00 p.m.
The Board of Directors meet the first Wednesday of odd
months (January, March, May, July, September, November) at 11:30 a.m.
Guests from the public are welcome to attend meetings. If
you need accommodation, please notify the Pathfinders RC&D office by calling
641-472-6177.
Download meeting minutes:
June 11, 2008
April 9, 2008
February 13, 2008
December 12, 2007
October 10, 2007
August 8, 2007
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Planning
Every five years the board of directors updates their area (strategic) plan.
This sets forth their goals and objectives to meet the current and emerging needs of their local citizens.
2007-2012 Strategic Plan
(.pdf ~95 KB)
2007 Annual Report (.pdf ~828 KB)
2008 Plan of Work (.pdf ~853 KB)
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