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About the Great Plains RC&D
General History
Welcome to the Great Plains RC&D Council web site. Over 30 years ago, Congress established a
unique program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture that empowered rural people to help
themselves. The USDA focus was to assist local people by providing tools and technical support
to stabilize and grow their own communities while protecting and developing natural resources. In
return, local “Councils” provide local direction and planning and coordinate implementation of
specific projects within their boundaries. The focus on local direction and control has made RC&D
one of the most successful rural development programs of the Federal Government. Project focus
provides for the sustainability of local economies and resources.
GPRCD History
The Great Plains RC&D Council based in Cordell, Oklahoma was one of the very first of these
councils. The Great Plains RC&D Council is an incorporated not-for-profit, 501(c)3. They receive
assistance from USDA through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Goals & Objectives
While USDA and NRCS provide broad-scoped guidance, the council sets its own goals and
objectives. The Great Plains RC&D Council operates under these main operational goals:
Provide educational resources and information to the public, conservation districts and educators
to promote the sound management of our natural resources
Develop community facilities and services to insure safety and a high standard of living Improve
and promote the utilization of area’s rangelands, woodlands, mineral resources and wildlife
habitats with minimal effects on environment The councils Mission is to increase public
awareness of environmental concerns and accelerate the development and protection of human,
financial and natural resources, thereby improving the quality of life in southwestern Oklahoma.
Our Vision: A Revitalized Rural Oklahoma.
USDA Compliance Statement
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs
and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political
beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all
programs). Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program
information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-
720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W,
Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-
720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal employment opportunity provider and employer.
Privacy Policy
This website is operated and maintained for the Great Plains Resource Conservation District.
Our Address is:
1505 N. Glenn English
Cordell, OK73632-1405
We can be reached via our web form or you can reach us by telephone at (580) 832-3661.
For each visitor to our Web page, our Web server automatically records general information about
your visit. This information is used in aggregate to help us monitor usage of this site.
This information is not shared or sold.
If you have any questions about this policy or this web site please contact us via one of the ways
listed above.
General History
Welcome to the Great Plains RC&D Council web site. Over 30 years ago, Congress established a
unique program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture that empowered rural people to help
themselves. The USDA focus was to assist local people by providing tools and technical support
to stabilize and grow their own communities while protecting and developing natural resources. In
return, local “Councils” provide local direction and planning and coordinate implementation of
specific projects within their boundaries. The focus on local direction and control has made RC&D
one of the most successful rural development programs of the Federal Government. Project focus
provides for the sustainability of local economies and resources.
GPRCD History
The Great Plains RC&D Council based in Cordell, Oklahoma was one of the very first of these
councils. The Great Plains RC&D Council is an incorporated not-for-profit, 501(c)3. They receive
assistance from USDA through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Goals & Objectives
While USDA and NRCS provide broad-scoped guidance, the council sets its own goals and
objectives. The Great Plains RC&D Council operates under these main operational goals:
Provide educational resources and information to the public, conservation districts and educators
to promote the sound management of our natural resources
Develop community facilities and services to insure safety and a high standard of living Improve
and promote the utilization of area’s rangelands, woodlands, mineral resources and wildlife
habitats with minimal effects on environment The councils Mission is to increase public
awareness of environmental concerns and accelerate the development and protection of human,
financial and natural resources, thereby improving the quality of life in southwestern Oklahoma.
Our Vision: A Revitalized Rural Oklahoma.
USDA Compliance Statement
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs
and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political
beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all
programs). Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program
information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-
720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W,
Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-
720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal employment opportunity provider and employer.
Privacy Policy
This website is operated and maintained for the Great Plains Resource Conservation District.
Our Address is:
1505 N. Glenn English
Cordell, OK73632-1405
We can be reached via our web form or you can reach us by telephone at (580) 832-3661.
For each visitor to our Web page, our Web server automatically records general information about
your visit. This information is used in aggregate to help us monitor usage of this site.
This information is not shared or sold.
If you have any questions about this policy or this web site please contact us via one of the ways
listed above.
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Chairman:
Alfred Miller
Vice President:
Chris Mackey
Secretary Treasurer:
Alveta Taylor
Council Members:
Susan Bergen
Randy Beutler
Geary Caswell
James Gee
Reonna Slagell Gossen
Marvin Hankins
Dr. John Hays
Mary Ann Oyler
Toni Pickle
John Schuafele
Marvin Stewart
Lendell Stowers
Nelda Tucker
Sam Vinyard
Nena Wells
Alden Whiteman
Dennis Wicker
Darrell Wootten
Larry Wright
Associate Members:
Lori Coats
Christy Elkins
Cory Herdon
Sue Hokanson
Tom Murray
Tom Smeltzer
Project Manager:
Jodi Jackson
Alfred Miller
Vice President:
Chris Mackey
Secretary Treasurer:
Alveta Taylor
Council Members:
Susan Bergen
Randy Beutler
Geary Caswell
James Gee
Reonna Slagell Gossen
Marvin Hankins
Dr. John Hays
Mary Ann Oyler
Toni Pickle
John Schuafele
Marvin Stewart
Lendell Stowers
Nelda Tucker
Sam Vinyard
Nena Wells
Alden Whiteman
Dennis Wicker
Darrell Wootten
Larry Wright
Associate Members:
Lori Coats
Christy Elkins
Cory Herdon
Sue Hokanson
Tom Murray
Tom Smeltzer
Project Manager:
Jodi Jackson