The Interior Rivers Resource Conservation & Development (IRRC&D) Council, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was incorporated in the 1980’s to assist with community and economic development for 14, now 16 mid-Kuskokwim and mid-Yukon villages. The communities that make up this council are: Aniak, Anvik, Chuathbaluk, Crooked Creek, Georgetown, Grayling, Holy Cross, Lime Village, Lower Kalskag, Napaimute, Red Devil, Russian Mission, Shageluk, Sleetmute, Stony River, Upper Kalskag.
Council members consist of a representative from either the Tribal or City governments, and/or individuals that have a special interest in community and economic development.
With the assistance of USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) RC&D Coordinator, Norm Stadem, IRRC&D Council re-established it's non-profit and ARDOR status in May 2008, and was staffed in August 2008.
IRRC&D Council is funded by the Alaska Regional Development Organization (ARDOR), a department of the State of Alaska, Office of Economic Development.
In-kind support is provided by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, RC&D Coordinator.
Current corporation/organization participation: Kuspuk School District, Kuskokwim Native Association, The Kuskokwim Corporation.
Continued planning and coordination are ongoing to improve the community and economic well-being.
