For more information about why this service is ending, visit the home page . We encourage economic growth through development, conservation, and utilization of the natural resources in midcoast and central Maine. Feel free to explore our site. Login to actively participate. The Resource Conservation and Development program was created by the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962, and is currently managed for the federal government by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Projects generally use local resources and effort to solve local problems.
This program is an example of grassroots efforts working with government to make a positive difference for communities. The area includes lots of farmland and forest, as well as 750 miles of coastline and towns of all sizes. The Time and Tide program was approved for operation in 1974, and moved in 1993 from Waldoboro to Augusta. Volunteers provide free grantwriting assistance to low-income people who need help expanding their businesses and developing projects. This experience also helps volunteers gain professional skills for future jobs or education.