About the Capital RC&D Area Council
The Capital Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area Council is a locally led nonprofit that creates partnerships of citizens, businesses, agencies, and organizations in its seven county area to enhance the quality of life for those who live and work here. Serving South Central Pennsylvania in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties, Capital RC&D promotes the wise use and conservation of our natural and community resources.
Capital RC&D Council members bring a variety of perspectives to developing and implementing the organization's work, as well as proving an important network to link resources and programs that support Capital RC&D's vision and mission.
Capital RC&D Council members bring a variety of perspectives to developing and implementing the organization's work, as well as proving an important network to link resources and programs that support Capital RC&D's vision and mission.
Our Mission, Vision, and core values
Our Mission
The Capital RC&D Area Council networks people, resources and projects to promote responsible use and conservation of our region's natural, community and economic resources.
Our Vision
The Capital RC&D Area Council envisions a clean, healthy region that preserves and conserves natural and community resources and uses resources for responsible/sustainable economic development.
Our Core Values
The Capital RC&D is committed to improving local conservation leadership through partnerships and ideas from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, we strive to foster educational and economic opportunities while improving the quality of life within the regional communities we serve; we have a responsibility to conduct our projects in a fair, equitable and respectful manner.
Priorities and strategic plan
Priority 1
- Communication: Develop clear and targeted communication
Priority 2
- Outreach: Strengthen relationships with external partners
Priority 3
- Funding: Implement plan for sustainable funding
Priority 4
- Efficientcy: Develop program and policy efficiency
Priority 5
- Community: Support programs in Capital RC&D's focus areas of Water Quality, Land Conservation, and Community Development
Capital RC&D 2011-2015 Area Plan Summary
For more detail, read the entire Five-Year Area Plan
FY 2015 Capital RC&D Plan of Work
For more detail, read the entire Five-Year Area Plan
FY 2015 Capital RC&D Plan of Work
A Message about the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan
I am excited about our new five-year Strategic Plan for the Capital RC&D Area Council. I'm excited because this plan is different. It focuses as much - or maybe more so - on communication and partnership building as it does on programs and projects. And that's important for an organization whose mission is to "network people, resources and projects to promote responsible use and conservation of our region's natural, community, and economic resources."
If, five years from now, the community which we serve clearly knows and understands what Capital RC&D offers then I'll know we have succeeded. If conservation and agricultural organizations, landowners, farmer and local food systems, policy leaders, and funders know that we are here to serve them by filling service niches (e.g., being a fiscal agent) or providing programs that meet a need in conservation or sustainable economic development, then I believe we will grow as a truly collaborative, regional organization. I encourage you to get to know us better.
Regards,
Pat Devlin
Capital RC&D Chair (2015-2017)
If, five years from now, the community which we serve clearly knows and understands what Capital RC&D offers then I'll know we have succeeded. If conservation and agricultural organizations, landowners, farmer and local food systems, policy leaders, and funders know that we are here to serve them by filling service niches (e.g., being a fiscal agent) or providing programs that meet a need in conservation or sustainable economic development, then I believe we will grow as a truly collaborative, regional organization. I encourage you to get to know us better.
Regards,
Pat Devlin
Capital RC&D Chair (2015-2017)
who are capital rc&d members?
Capital RC&D is one of nine RC&D Councils in Pennsylvania. Each council has a unique structure and leadership that reflects the environmental, social and cultural values of the region. Council membership include representatives from:
• Conservation Districts
• County Commissioners
• City, township and borough supervisors
• Planning boards
• Local economic development organizations
• Other interested groups and individuals
• Conservation Districts
• County Commissioners
• City, township and borough supervisors
• Planning boards
• Local economic development organizations
• Other interested groups and individuals
meet our board of directors
The Council's Board of Directors is comprised of three representatives from each of our seven counties - a Conservation District designate, a County Commissioner representative and a Member-at-large. We also have unlimited advisory membership that can come from a number of interests- PSU Cooperative Extension offices, DEP, planning and economic development agencies, park and recreation interests, as well as business and industry.
2018 Capital RC&D Board of Directors
2018 Capital RC&D Board, Advisory Members, and Staff: Back row (left to right) - John Bingham, Travis Sherman, Kelly Koch, Sarah Kipp, Kate Bresaw, Elizabeth Grant, Mary Ann Naugle, Gerald Heistand, Anna Yelk, Robert Schemmerling
Front row (left to right) - Randall Leisure, Lori Glace, Lisa Lauver, Vy Trinh, Pat Devlin, Nedette Otterbein
Not pictured - Josh First, Stephanie Harmon, Kristen Heberlig Hoke, Adam McClain, Debra Musselman, Eric Naguski, Ken Okorn, Gregory Strausser, James Szymborski
Front row (left to right) - Randall Leisure, Lori Glace, Lisa Lauver, Vy Trinh, Pat Devlin, Nedette Otterbein
Not pictured - Josh First, Stephanie Harmon, Kristen Heberlig Hoke, Adam McClain, Debra Musselman, Eric Naguski, Ken Okorn, Gregory Strausser, James Szymborski
2019 Council Meeting Schedule
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January 18, 2019
March 15, 2019 May 17, 2019 July 19, 2019 September 20, 2019 November 15, 2019 January 2020 |
Cumberland County Conservation District office, Carlisle, PA
Franklin County Conservation District Office, Chambersburg, PA Adams County Conservation District office, Gettysburg, PA Lancaster County Conservation District office, Lancaster, PA Dauphin County Conservation District office, Harrisburg, PA York County Conservation District office, York, PA Lebanon County Conservation District office, Lebanon, PA |
our staff
Susan Richards, Executive Director
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As Executive Director, Susan has the opportunity to work with a talented and knowledgeable board of directors, partners and funders to support conservation and economic development in the Capital RC&D region.
A Cumberland County resident, Susan is an enthusiastic vegetable/ fruit gardener and cook. She also enjoys many outdoor sports.
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As Executive Director, Susan has the opportunity to work with a talented and knowledgeable board of directors, partners and funders to support conservation and economic development in the Capital RC&D region.
A Cumberland County resident, Susan is an enthusiastic vegetable/ fruit gardener and cook. She also enjoys many outdoor sports.
Kathy Greiner, Program Administrator
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Kathy does the accounting for Capital RC&D. She maintains the budgets for each project to assure funds are not overspent, and prepares financial statements for the board of directors. She also assists with accounts payable/receivables.
Kathy enjoys gardening (predominantly flowers, but she does grow a few vegetables to share with the rabbits in her yard). She also enjoys hiking with her husband and two teenage daughters.
Email Kathy
Kathy does the accounting for Capital RC&D. She maintains the budgets for each project to assure funds are not overspent, and prepares financial statements for the board of directors. She also assists with accounts payable/receivables.
Kathy enjoys gardening (predominantly flowers, but she does grow a few vegetables to share with the rabbits in her yard). She also enjoys hiking with her husband and two teenage daughters.
Cheryl Burns, Project & Outreach Manager
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Cheryl assists producers and landowners in identifying and utilizing conservation and agricultural programs. She also works closely with project partners and agency staff to ensure successful implementation and outcomes within organizational goals.
Cheryl is committed to supporting locally-owned businesses and does so especially in her love of gardening and cooking. She enjoys spending free time with her husband, young son, and Jack Russell Terrier.
Email Cheryl
Cheryl assists producers and landowners in identifying and utilizing conservation and agricultural programs. She also works closely with project partners and agency staff to ensure successful implementation and outcomes within organizational goals.
Cheryl is committed to supporting locally-owned businesses and does so especially in her love of gardening and cooking. She enjoys spending free time with her husband, young son, and Jack Russell Terrier.
Additional Information
Jobs & Opportunities
Capital RC&D Bylaws
2018 Independent Auditors Report
2017 IRS Form 990 (for the fiscal year ending 9/30/2018)
2017 Independent Auditors Report
2016 IRS Form 990 (for the fiscal year ending 9/30/2017)
2015 Annual Report
2014 Annual Report
2013 Annual Report
2012 Annual Report
2011 Annual Report
2010 Annual Report
Capital RC&D Bylaws
2018 Independent Auditors Report
2017 IRS Form 990 (for the fiscal year ending 9/30/2018)
2017 Independent Auditors Report
2016 IRS Form 990 (for the fiscal year ending 9/30/2017)
2015 Annual Report
2014 Annual Report
2013 Annual Report
2012 Annual Report
2011 Annual Report
2010 Annual Report
