DRA partners with USDA 's Rural Development ( RDA ) Program . Through their network of state and local offices , the RDA assists the Delta Regional Authority with the Rural Community Advancement Program ( RCAP ) program . DRA also partnered with the Economic Development Association ( EDA ) by conducting community evaluations related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill . Additionally , the Delta Regional Authority works with each member state 's Department of Economic Development , local development districts , Departments of Transportation , governor ’s offices , Department of Health , Department of Defense , Department of Commerce , congressional offices and city and county government
Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Deepwater Horizon oil spill
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