UARCD BACKGROUND

The UARCD is characterized by a diverse landscape. From the Newdale Plain to the border of Riding Mountain National Park the undulating topography can vary over 200 metres. The dominant feature of the landscape is the Assiniboine River meandering gently through the area. The Assiniboine River has carved an impressive valley. At times the valley is over 75 metres deep with steep slopes. The Assiniboine River Valley represents one of the most scenic aspects of the CD, but also represents a major resource  management issue.

The surficial drainage flows generally to the southeast through a number of minor rivers and streams. Potholes are abundant in the prairie grassland region of the UARCD. The UARCD  area is over 2,200 square miles. To put size into perspective our CD is larger than the Province of Prince Edward Island!!

The UARCD can be divided into three distinct landscapes: uplands; plains; and river valleys.

The UARCD includes  the municipalities of:

	RM of Ellice-Archie
	Hamiota Municipality
	Prairie View Municipality
	Rossburn Municipality
	Town of Virden
	RM of Wallace-Woodworth (Major portion)
	RM of Yellowhead (portion)

Our Vision: To see a landscape that is capable of supporting our environmental, economic and social well being for now and into the future.

 Our Mission: To provide leadership in resource planning, implementation of programs and promotion of conservation practices. 

Our Values: 

Living and promoting the conservation ethic for our whole environment

	Water, air, soil, recycling
	Education

Adding value to agriculture through conservation

Improve profitability of agricultural endeavours

Strengthening and empowering rural communities

	Facilitate equal opportunities for rural communities
	Promote the rural way of life
	Stabilize and grow the population
	Act through local initiative which empowers local people in rural communities to run the district through sub-district boards and develop practical solutions from those living close to the issues
	Continuous improvement of processes, programs and services

Developing people

	Appoint enthusiastic, committed representatives to the board
	Employ skilled, dedicated staff
	Provide resources, support, training for both board and staff members
	Foster trust, teamwork, respect and empowerment

 Working through partnerships

	Accomplish goals through partnerships at all levels
	Voluntary co-operation among organizations
	Offer programs which cross boundaries to address watershed issues from top to bottom
	Cost sharing

Demonstrating accountability and value for money in all initiatives

Set service performance indicators