GOAL 1:  CONSERVATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE PRODUCTIVE SOILS, CLEAN WATER, AND CLEAN AIR.

OBJECTIVE 1:  Work with land managers to assist in the improvement and maintenance of land, water, and air through natural resource management that is profitable and sustainable.

GOAL 2:  DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN QUALITY JOBS AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.

OBJECTIVE 2:  Work to increase value-added agricultural activities (ethanol, direct marketing, farm diversification, livestock production, etc.).

GOAL 3:  PRESERVE THE HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION.

OBJECTIVE 3:  Build the capacity of the Vermillion Watershed RC&D Applicant Area Council through the development of outreach materials and board member training.

OBJECTIVE 4:  Work to create a positive attitude in communities that leads to community action, cooperation between communities, and cooperation between community organizations.