Mission:

Central NY RC&D Project, Inc. will work cooperatively in educating and learning from landowners, organizations and other partners to improve our 12 county region&#iso_39;s economic, environmental and social vitality through the wiser use of human and natural resources.

Vision:

Central NY RC&D Project, Inc. is a catalyst for a healthy environment and population, living in thriving rural and urban communities integrated with diverse natural and agricultural landscapes.

Central NY RC&D Holistic Goal /Long Range Plan

Quality of Life (what we value and desire for our organization)
Central NY RC&D will be recognized for our creative, innovative leadership, respect of the community and for our courage and farsightedness. We will advocate and encourage sustainable and ecologically sound communities.

We value our relationships with other organizations and people and encourage a diversity of opinions. We are dedicated to providing an organizational environment and workplace in which our members, employees, volunteers and partners feel both valued and secure. We value our services to the community through evaluating and implementing traditional and new ventures.

What must be in place to attain our desired Quality of Life
We must: have mutual respect for all; allow freedom of expression; feel valued as a Board and Staff; have credibility as an organization; use sound management practices; have awareness and motivation; possess knowledge of the whole&#iso_39; and the environment of the region; be comfortable with a change of consciousness; promote synergy with others; maintain financial security; promote an environment conducive to creativity and mirthfulness.

What the future must be like to sustain our organization
As an organization: we will be credible, respected, valued, experienced, knowledgeable, well-traveled and sustainable, with broad based funding relationships. We will have synergetic relationships with other creative / like-minded / progressive organizations.

How our surrounding landscape appears: Clear streams, covered soil, high bio-diversity, effective water and mineral cycles.

How our Community is: Aware and supportive.

Executive Committee

• Troy Bishopp, President, Madison County
• Craig Schutt, Vice-President, Tompkins County
• Jean Burr, Secretary, Onondaga County
• Jack Salo, Treasurer, Broome County

RC&D Staff

• , RC&D Coordinator
• , Secretary
• Sarah Manchester, Office Manager
• Stacie Edick, Carbon Consultant
• Jim McLaughlin, Market Report Coordinator
• Jeni Wightman, Carbon Consultant
• Debbie Hawkins, Account Clerk

Council Members

• Tom Hull, Broome SWCD Rep
• Jack Salo, Broome County
• Scott Clarke, Broome Legislature Rep
• Jason Cuddeback, Caygua SWCD Rep
• Jim Jenne, Chenango SWCD Rep
• Janice O'Shea, Chenango Legislature Rep
• Eleanor Ritter, Cortland SWCD Rep
• Andy Kiraly, Delaware SWCD Rep
• Troy Bishopp, Madison SWCD Rep
• Jean Burr, Onondaga SWCD Rep
• Lovie Winslow, Onondaga Legislaure Rep
• Les Rathbun, Otsego SWCD Rep
• Steve Hoerz, Schoharie SWCD rep
• Neil Bauman, Schoharie County
• Brian Brustman, Sullivan SWCD Rep
• Pam More, Tioga SWCD Rep
• Craig Schutt, Tompkins SWCD Rep