Climate Change
Western rural leaders head to Washington
April 16, 2010Rural conservation and community development leaders from Western states are in Washington, D.C., April 17-22, 2010, to discuss federal policy.
2010 Western Week in Washington (RVCC)
Members of the Rural Voices for Conservation (RVCC) are in Washington, D.C., to share their perspectives and inform leaders about the ecological and economic challenges facing rural communities in
Stewardship of Natural Resources -- Policy Opportunity Snapshot
February 17, 2010Rural America and the environment: a national priority. This document is based on the principle that we should "protect the environment and develop and sustain our natural resource
2008 Rural Assembly Convening Final Report
February 17, 2010On June 16-18, 2008, more than 350 rural leaders from around the United States gathered in Washington, D.C., to discuss the future of their communities and how to build a stronger America.
The proceedings and recommendations growing out of the 2008 gathering of the National Rural Assembly are contained in the final report. A supplement to the final report are the Policy Opportunity Snapshots, which expand on participants’ thinking on four critical principles (Quality in Education, Stewardship of Natural Resources, Health of Our People, and Investment in Our Communities).
The President’s Budget FY 2011: The Rural View
February 10, 2010The president’s proposed budget for 2011 includes funding for rural economic development, health services, renewable energy, and other projects that could benefit rural communities.