Continuation of the Resource Conservation and Development Program Raises Questions.

Abstract

The Resource Conservation and Development Program is a rural development program initiated in the early 1960's to improve the conservation and use of natural resources and the economic well-being of local communities. GAO found that program objectives have broadened and are virtually open ended, and program benefits and costs are difficult to pin down. If the Congress decides that the program is to continue, GAO recommends that it discontinue the use of program funds for financing the installation of project measures, provide for deauthorization of inactive or self-sufficient projects, and test alternative delivery systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 11, 1981
Accession Number
ADA106581

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Agriculture
  • Business Administration
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  • Governments
  • Local Governments
  • Natural Resources
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  • Task Forces
  • United States
  • Water Conservation
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  • Wildlife

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