Northern Panhandle Resource Conservation & Develop

What is the Nothern Panhandle Resource Conservation and Development?

The Northern Panhandle Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council is a unique partnership between local, state,and federal agencies and organizations, focusing on Land Conservation & Management, Water Management, and Community Development.

The Northern Panhandle RC&D was established in 1990 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Who do we serve?

The RC&D council serves the four counties of WV's Northern Panhandle, including Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, and Ohio Counties.

What kinds of projects do we work on?

Since its inception, almost 200 projects have been completed through financial and technical assistance from the RC&D council and its partners. Projects includeplayground, ballfield, and park improvements; development ofoutdoor classrooms; restoration of historical sites; community center renovations;business development training; and many more.

Who makes up the RC & D Council and who do they represent?

Bill Phipps - Bel-O-Mar Regional Planning Council

Ruby Greathouse - Brooke County Commission

Sharon Ulbright - Hancock County Commission

Howard Coffield - Marshall County Commission

C.J. Reinacher - Ohio County Commission

Cele Duvall - Northern Panhandle Conservation District

Ron Moore - Northern Panhandle Conservation District

Ed Huff- Northern Panhandle Conservation District

Jim Caldwell- Northern Panhandle Conservation District

Jim Ali- Member at Large

Dave Ruthers- Member at Large

Who runs the day to day operations and how can I contact you?

Liz Fager- Americorps VISTA

You can contact us here.