2014 Giving Guide: Southwest Missouri RC&D

Address: 4210 Blair Ridge Road
Bradleyville, MO 65614
Phone: (417) 335-0671

Total number of employees (FTE): 0.25
Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $200,000
 
Board Chair: Kathryn Braden,
    Missouri Soil and Water
    Commission, Taney County Soil and Water Conservation District
Board of Directors:     
Amanda Marney, RC&D Vice Chair, Missouri University Extension  
Katie Francka, RC&D Secretary/Treasurer,Landowner  
David Coonrod, Former Greene County Commission  
Dennis Evans, Community Bank and Trust- Neosho  
Elmer Fast, Barton County Soil and Water Conservation District  
Larry Coale, Cedar County Soil and Water Conservation District 
Joe McGee, Former Dade County Commission  
Jerry Duff, Dallas County Soil and Water Conservation District  
Steve Hunter, Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District  
Lynn Nutt, Cargill  
John Hobbs, Missouri University Extension  
Basil Ferguson, Landowner  
Gary Don Letterman, Webster CountyRecorder 
Jim Viebrock, Greene County Commission

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Mission Statement:

Southwest Missouri RC&D is dedicated to improving natural resource management and economic development through cooperative efforts. We have been quietly “Making Things Happen!” for over 47 years.

Service Area:

Southwest Missouri RC&D serves the 15 counties of southwest Missouri--Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk, Stone, Taney, and Webster.  Fire protection projects also serve central and south-central Missouri.

 

Funding:

Southwest Missouri RC&D administers fire protection projects with funding by the USDA Forest Service in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation.  Private donors and foundations provide funding for the Trees for Joplin Fund.  Sponsorship dues are paid by the County Commissions and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) of the 15 counties of southwest Missouri.

12-month Goals: 

Fire Protection:  Work with fire departments to promote wildland fire protection in Missouri.  We provide funding to fire departments to hold community open houses, conduct home fire risk assessments, write community wildfire protection plans, and implement those plans through the purchase of equipment, materials, hazardous fuel treatments, water source improvements, communication, educational programs, and radio/television advertising.

Annual Events:

Southwest Missouri RC&D holds an Annual Meeting and Appreciation Dinner to thank its supporters.

How People & Businesses Can Help:

To participate in our fire protection programs, contact Wildland Fire Management Specialists - Duane Parker, 417-569-7288 or Bill Altman, 573-205-2192.  To contribute to our “Trees for Joplin Fund” to fund planting trees lost in the May 22, 2011, tornado, make your contributions online at www.cfozarks.org/donate.  Donors can also send checks to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, PO Box 8960, Springfield, Missouri 65801.  (Note “Trees for Joplin” in the fund/program box online or on your check.)

Volunteer Opportunities:

If individuals, groups/organizations, or businesses would like to volunteer their time to help plant trees in Joplin, please contact the City of Joplin.

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