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Past RC&D president says work remains for program
Francis Coulson, past president of River Country RC&D and current president of Wisconsin Association of RC&Ds, reflects on ongoing grassroots planning, funding challenges, and the role of RC&Ds in forestry erosion control and lake management. He notes support from key allies like Rob ert Feldt, outlines changes in funding from 1976 to the Farm Bill era, and discusses local impacts including education outreach and county level involvement.
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River Country Resource Conservation and Development Council
Wisconsin Association of Rc&ds
Francis Coulson
Rt. 1
Maiden Rock
Rc&d
River Country
Coulson
Rc&ds
Robert Feldt
USDA
Council
Feldt
Carter
Pierce County
Nixon
Administration
Congress
ASCS
Fmha
EPA
Regional Planning Commissions
Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Districts
DNR
Forest Service
SCS
Uw-Extension
State Board of Soil and Water
Doug Sorenson
Eau Claire
Stevens Point
River Country Council
Sorenson
Francis Sam
Arkansaw
Pepin County
River Country Rc&d
Mr. Coulson
del Smith
Boyceville
Pierce County Soil and Water Conservation District
National Association of Conservation Districts