| 2008 Annual Plan
2008
BIG BEND RC&D COUNCIL
PLAN OF WORK
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Council President DATE State Conservationist DATE
JOHN PRESTON GUS HUGHBANKS
Big Bend RC&D verifies that this FY 2008 Plan addresses the Chief’s Priorities.
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VISION
To empower local people to take a proactive role in improving their standard of living and quality of life. To serve as a “catalyst” in creating the partnerships needed to successfully achieve economic and natural resource development while maintaining and environmental ethic.
THE MISSION
Working to develop human and natural resources through cooperative efforts.
Drafted 7/2007 Updated 10/25/2007
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GOAL A: |
ACHIEVE ECONOMIC AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT |
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Target Date |
Key People |
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ELEMENT |
OBJECTIVE |
STRATEGIES |
ACTIONS |
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A1
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Promote Projects and assist in the development of alternative energy projects. |
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Community Development |
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A1a |
Assist Jerry Prchal with funding sources, feasibility and business plan development for Ethanol Farmstead Plant project |
12/08 |
Council, J. Prchal |
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A2
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Assist in the development of sustainable strategies for small rural communities |
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Community Development |
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A2a |
Seek and secure 1 sponsor for developing Sustainable Rural Enterprises in the four county area |
10/08 |
Executive Committee/Staff |
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Community Development |
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A2b |
Seek funding sources for the TransCo – Transportation Cooperative trail, road and rail projects |
5/08 |
Coordinator |
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Community Development |
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A2c |
Coordinate partners and conduct 1 workshop to promote Sustainable Rural Communities |
12/08 |
Art Tackett |
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GOAL B |
EMPOWER LOCAL PEOPLE |
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Target Date |
Key People |
Accomplish
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ELEMENT |
OBJECTIVE |
STRATEGIES |
ACTIONS |
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B1 |
Maintain networks and relationships with water management, conservation and development organizations |
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Water Resources Management |
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B1a |
Monitor planning progress and prepare for implementation assistance to the Palouse WIRA 34 Working Group- Coordinate withSprague Lake Users Group, Adams CD |
10/08 |
Adams CD/Staff, R. Plager |
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Water Resources Management |
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B1b |
Continue funding search, assist with grant development and educational outreach for Columbia Basin Water Initiative |
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