RCD Accrediation Program

The Department of Conservation (DOC) announced an opportunity for qualified Resource Conservation Districts (RCD) to apply for capacity building funding in 2016. The current state budget provided $2.2 million in funding to qualified RCDs. Consistent with the CA Association of Resource Conservation District (CARCD) Vision and Standards document, the purpose of this funding is to help RCDs build capacity and increase effectiveness to have a greater ability to serve their community and address local resource concerns. Increasing the effectiveness of RCDs will result in additional resource conservation and management both locally and throughout the state.

In February of 2017, the Department of Conservation awarded the Honey Lake Valley RCD $46,208.80. These funds will be utilized to achieve 3 objectives that were identified in the District's grant application:

Improve Current District Web Presence and Business OperationsProcure website developer and utilize staff to improve, update and maintain District's websiteCreate an electronic database to track the history of the District's past, current, and future projects, programs, outcomes and participants. Create GIS database of the Susan River Watermaster Service Area. Include on District's websiteCompose and distribute District Semi-annual newsletterUpdate, re-organize, and establish a system to maintain District's Policy Manual
Build Leadership and Organizational Skills of District Board and Staff MembersAttend local and regional workshops, conferences and meetingsIdentify individual development plans for Staff and Board Members and pursue training from CSDA, SDRMA, CARCD and simliar public service providers
Implement District's Long Range Work PlanBuild new partnerships and collaborative projects and programs (Great Basin Institute 'GBI', Special Weed Action Team 'SWAT', etc.)Community engagement and project field toursProvide technical and educational support to landowners, agencies, and others by drafting and circulating a statement of qualifications for service supported by a fee for service programInternship and volunteer program development (Lassen Community College, High Schools, AmeriCorps)

SB 272 Compliance: https://honey-lake-valley-resource-conservation-district.systemcatalog.net/

Website Accessibility Policy

Honey Lake Valley RCD is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Honey Lake Valley RCD has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (530) 257-7271

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Honey Lake Valley RCD has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Honey Lake Valley RCD regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (530) 257-7271.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.