•  The Eastern Shore RC&D is a 501c-3 non-profit corporation that serves Accomack and Northampton Counties on the Delmarva Peninsula.

•  The RC&D is a voluntary program that helps people protect and develop their economic, natural and social resources.  Program objectives address improving the quality of life, including social, economic, and environmental concerns; continuing prudent use of natural resources; and strengthening local citizen’s ability to use available sources of assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other Federal agency partnerships.  The program is administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in cooperation with other USDA agencies.

•  The work of the RC&D is locally defined and directed by a council that represents a diverse cross section of community interests. 

•  The Eastern Shore RC&D is sponsored by Accomack County, Northampton County, the Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District and the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission.