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Annual Report 2011-2012Annual Plan 2012-2013

Annual Budget 2012-2013

Sheridan County Conservation District

Mission StatementThe mission of the Sheridan County Conservation District is to provide for the protection and development of all natural resources while

maintaining and improving the quality of life and economic future for the citizens of Sheridan County.

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Vision Statement

The lifestyle in Sheridan County is an attractive one. From the Big Horn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest

through the rolling hills into the prairie, Sheridan County offers an abundant wealth of natural resources, scenic

value, and economic opportunity. While Sheridan County has experienced more urban and rural residential growth,

agriculture remains an important part of the lifestyle that defines Sheridan County. As land use patterns change and

agriculture and other industries struggle with the economic downturn, SCCD's challenge will be to adapt to changing

natural resource needs and to balance technical assistance and program delivery with financial conditions.

SCCD needs to improve its financial stability to support the staff and resources needed for effective operation. In

addition to state and federal grants and private donations, the SCCD will continue to build and maintain partnershipsto provide long-term stability in district operations. SCCD must continue to demonstrate wise and prudent

management and administration of available funding resources.

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Message from the ManagerAs I grow older, it seems time passes faster and faster. Maybe we are just doing more or

having more fun! As always, the past year (2011-2012) has been a busy one for the Sheridan

County Conservation District (SCCD). The Board of Supervisors experienced some changes

as two members had to be replaced because of conflicting work schedules and moving.

Changes in personnel and budgets for our federal partner, the USDA Natural Resources

Conservation Service (NRCS), also had an impact, but not necessarily in a negative way. We

finished our 2011 Prairie Dog Creek Watershed monitoring and started the 2012 monitoring

for the Goose Creek Watershed. The update of Tongue River Watershed Plan will be

finished shortly. As part of the Goose Creek Watershed effort, we worked with Sheridan

County Public Works to increase awareness on septic system issues. The range monitoring

effort among the Bighorn National Forest, Permittees, and SCCD was initiated in the summer

of 2011 as a pilot project and continued in 2012. We have continued to push forward and

maintain our existing cost-share programs while also looking for ways to provide new

programs and better service. In the coming year (2012-2013), past cost-share participants will

be receiving a survey that will help us evaluate not only our cost-share program processes but

also determine whether or not the projects and programs are meeting the water quality

improvement objectives for the grant funds. Working with landowners continues to be our

biggest priority; this is where conservation of our natural resources happens. Thanks to the

amazing staff (Amy and Maria), the Board of Supervisors, NRCS partners (Andrew and Ryan)and the support and collaboration of our County and municipal governments, state and federal

agencies, educators, landowners, and volunteers, weve had another great year.

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Signature Page

The Sheridan County Conservation District Board of Supervisors is committed to providing the residents of

Sheridan County with a sound conservation program. The Annual Report describes the programs and activities

completed by the District in the past year. The Annual Plan of Work defines the specific activities that are intended

to satisfy the goals and objectives outlined in the Strategic Long Range Plan (2010-2014). The District will use this

plan to monitor progress towards those goals. However, the Board of Supervisors recognizes that some activities

cannot be predicted at this time and others may be omitted to accommodate unforeseen changes. The Annual

Budget represents the best estimate of funding necessary and available for program delivery. The Annual Plan of

Work (2012-2013) was accepted and approved by the Sheridan County Conservation District Board of Supervisors

on November 13, 2012.

We, the Supervisors of the Sheridan County Conservation District, Sheridan, Wyoming, as duly authorized by

Wyoming Conservation District Law, hereby adopt and accept this Annual Plan 2012-2013 as the guideline for work

priorities in the Sheridan County Conservation District.

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SCCD and NRCS Staff SCCD Board of Supervisors

Andrew Cassiday Maria Burke Carrie Rogaczewski Amy Doke Ryan Johnson

NRCSDistrict

Conservationist

SCCDConservation

Technician

SCCDDistrictManager

SCCDProgramSpecialist

NRCSSoil

Conservationist

Edith Heyward John Kane Roger Reinke Emerson Scott Susan Holmes

Supervisor Chairman Vice-Chairman Supervisor Secretary/Treasurer

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The History and Organization of Your Local Conservation District

Early conservation efforts in America began in the mid 1930's. This was a time when America was putting itself back

together after the dust bowl, and President Roosevelt recognized the need to address the impacts of soil erosion.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), formerly the Soil Conservation Service, was formed in 1935

to provide technical and financial assistance to landowners for application of conservation practices. At this time, a

model Conservation District Law was developed to enable local coordination for conservation efforts. In 1939,

federal legislation was passed enabling Conservation Districts to participate and intervene with government agencies

under the premise that no Federal government agency should act in the area of private lands conservation without

local citizen oversight.

In 1941, the State of Wyoming passed legislation for Conservation Districts. Since that time, Wyoming

Conservation Districts have provided local representation and oversight for Federal Programs. Wyoming currently

has 34 Districts in 23 counties that make up the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts (WACD), which is

headquartered in Cheyenne.

The Dutch Creek-Clear Creek Soil Conservation District was formed in Sheridan County in 1942. The Cloud Peak

and Tongue River Conservation Districts were formed in 1948. In 1972, the three districts combined to form the

Clear Water Conservation District, which later changed its name to the Sheridan County Conservation District.

Conservation Districts are under the direction of a locally elected Board of Supervisors. These supervisors are

unpaid volunteers dedicated to providing local conservation guidance.The SCCD also works in close partnership with the NRCS. Through this partnership, the SCCD and local NRCS

have been able to provide technical, financial and educational resources to local landusers in Sheridan County. The

SCCD also partners with other groups and organizations, including the Wyoming Association of Conservation

Districts (WACD), Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA), the Wyoming Department of Environmental

Quality (WDEQ), the Wyoming Game and Fish (WY G&F), Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust

(WWNRT), the City of Sheridan, the Towns of Dayton, Ranchester, and Clearmont, Sheridan County and others.

These partnerships have resulted in a sound and effective conservation program for Sheridan County and its

residents.

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2011-2012 Annual Report

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District OperationsThe foundation of the local conservation program is the local office. District

personnel oversee and carryout programs and activities, provide technical

assistance and other services. The District also administers the funding for its

programs, most of which is provided through state and federal grants. A

portion of the District's budget each year comes from local Sheridan County

funding sources, including support from the County Commissioners, the City of

Sheridan, the Towns of Dayton, Ranchester, Clearmont and memberships.These funds, as wells as grants from other groups and organizations, are used as

match for federal and state grants, which are put toward natural resource

improvement projects and administration. Natural resource education is

another key component of the overall conservation program. Through

successful outreach, the District provides information and education to all ages.

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Information and EducationOutreach and education are important components to the overall success of district programs. Every year, staff

educate local school children about agriculture during National Agriculture

Week in March. Students learn where many of our everyday food and non-

food items come from, and make fresh butter in the classroom. In the fall, the

District educates older students about water quality through field day

activities. Students participate in a variety of water quality activities, including

collecting and analyzing water quality parameters. The District also provides

youth demonstrations for the Sheridan County Cattle Women's Ag Expo, the

Sagebrush Outdoor lab and others.

In April 2011, SCCD provided adult education through a presentation on

water quality in Sheridan County waterways as part of a Natural Resource

Lecture Series at Sheridan College.

FundingFunding for the Conservation District comes

from a variety of sources. These sources

include Federal Grants from Section 319 of the

Clean Water Act, State Grants from the

Wyoming Department of Agriculture,

Wyoming Game and Fish, Wyoming Natural

Resource Trust Fund, USDA Contribution

Agreements for Conservation Technical

Assistance, and local funding from the City of

Sheridan, the Towns of Ranchester, Dayton

and Clearmont, and from Sheridan County

through the Optional One Cent Sales Tax.

The District also conducts an annualmembership drive. The majority of the budget

is spent on watershed improvement projects.The SCCD is one of 10 districts in Wyoming that receive less than $50,000 of local funding annually.

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Natural Resource Conservation ProgramsThe SCCD and NRCS work together to provide programs that benefit the

overall conservation of natural resources in Sheridan County. The top priority

program in Sheridan County is water resources. Other natural resource

needs that are met through the SCCD and NRCS office include rangelands,

soils, and conservation trees. By addressing these natural resource concerns,

the District and NRCS can provide quality technical and financial assistance to

landusers in Sheridan County.

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Water ResourcesSCCD continues to conduct water monitoring on the Tongue River, Goose Creek, and Prairie Dog

Creek watersheds on a three-year rotation. This interim monitoring is part of the local watershed

planning efforts. In addition, the SCCD/NRCS water resources improvement program provides

technical and cost-share assistance on watershed improvement projects deemed appropriate

through watershed monitoring and planning efforts.

The Tongue River, Prairie Dog Creek and Goose Creek watersheds all have either a TMDL or EPA

Based Plan in place, and continue to be eligible for federal funds through Section 319 of the Clean

Water Act. This funding allows the District to continue to work with landowners and municipalities

within Sheridan County to improve water quality through Best Management Practices. As always,

the District seeks active local participation in the watershed planning process. Local involvement

ensures that priorities and concerns for Sheridan County landusers are addressed. The District

hopes to continue to have active local involvement as we evolve in the watershed planning

processes.

As part of this effort, the District worked with Sheridan County Public Works to provide septic

system information to residents in the Goose Creek Watershed through a series of workshops co-

sponsored by the two groups. The workshops included information on the function of a septic

system, proper operation and maintenance, and potential impacts to water quality by failing systems.

Through this effort, the County hopes to obtain a septic inventory that will help them identify

unpermitted septic systems within the watershed. Gathering information on septic systems within

the watershed has been a long-term priority of Sheridan County and was a recommendation in the

Goose Creek Watershed TMDL.

This year the interim monitoring was conducted on the Prairie Dog Creek and Goose Creek

Watersheds. SCCD finished monitoring on Prairie Dog Creek in October 2011. In May of 2012,

the District began sampling Goose Creek and its tributaries for a variety of water quality indicators.

The District finished the 2010 Final Report for the Interim Monitoring on Tongue River and is

working on finishing up the 2011 Final Report for the Interim Monitoring on Prairie Dog Creek.

Some of the highlights for BMP's that the District was involved with this year include: septic system

replacements on Hannah Creek and Dutch Creek; a corral relocation on Goose Creek; stream

restoration on Jackson Creek near Big Horn, Little Goose Creek in Sheridan, Tongue River near

Dayton and Tongue River in the park in Dayton; and numerous diversion projects.

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Goose Creek:

Annual Goose Creek Watershed Newsletter (06/12)

Goose Creek Interim Monitoring (05/12)Worked with Sheridan County Public Works to provide septic

information to watershed residents (06/12)

Tongue River:

Annual Tongue River Watershed Newsletter (09/11)

Tongue River Watershed Interim Monitoring Report (06/12)

Prairie Dog:

Annual Prairie Dog Creek Watershed Newsletter (09/11)

Prairie Dog Creek Watershed Interim Monitoring (08/11)

Prairie Dog Creek BURP Assessments (10/11)

Countywide:Assisted producers on projects including: streambank re-habilitation and

erosion control, irrigation diversions, septic systems, and others.

2011-2012 Watershed Activities

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SoilsThe SCCD/NRCS provides information on

and encourages practices for proper top-soil

management. Landowners are also

encouraged to contact the SCCD/NRCS for

technical and cost-share assistance on projects

that reduce soil loss through irrigation-

induced erosion, failing streambanks, or other

activities that accelerate erosion. In 2012,

SCCD is still dealing with the aftermath of

2011 high water events. Several landowners,

as well as Sheridan County, have requested

assistance from SCCD/NRCS. The District is

currently working with landowners to addresserosion concerns, and has received grant

funds that will allow the District to assist

Sheridan County in conducting a survey and

channel assessment on Tongue River to

evaluate erosion concerns and develop an

improvement plan.

RangelandsThe District/NRCS provide technical and cost

-share assistance on projects that improve

ecological condition, rangeland health and

productivity, and native plant communities

through grazing management and/or animal

distribution through stockwater development,

fencing, or other practices.

Rangeland Health

Assessment ProgramIn 2011, SCCD received funding to conduct a pilot project for the

Rangeland Health Assessment Program (RHAP), through the

Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) administered by the

Wyoming Stock Growers Associaon (WSGA). The goal was to

improve collaboraon among the Permiees, the BNF, and the

SCCD with the specic purpose of providing credible and

comprehensive monitoring data to be considered in

management decisions.

Annual use monitoring was completed before and aer grazing

by livestock and consisted of photopoints, ocular transects, andstubble height measurements. The 2011 monitoring was

completed jointly by BNF and SCCD personnel with assistance

from the Permiee. To fully validate the monitoring plan

developed in 2011, the SCCD, BNF, and Permiee requested and

were awarded addional funding for 2012. It was determined

that a minimum of two to three years of addional data were

needed for the monitoring program to be successful.

In June 2012, SCCD contracted with Grouse Mountain

Environmental Consultants (GMEC) to connue the monitoring.

Monitoring in 2011 and 2012 showed, in general, that livestock

grazing on these allotments was, and can be, managed to meet

BNF goals and objecves. This is credited to the proacve

management of the Permiee and the collaboraon with the

BNF. Addional funding will be sought to connue the

monitoring in 2013.

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Conservation TreesThe SCCD offers low-cost seedling trees and shrubs for living snow fences,

windbreaks, wildlife habitat, visual screens and noise barriers, erosion control,

reforestation, and other conservation purposes. The seedling tree program

continues to purchase stock from CSU Nursery out of Fort Collins, Colorado.

This year the nursery offered bareroot trees in lots of 25 instead of 50. For

the most part, regular and small potted trees were still available in lots of 30

per species, however, there were a few species that were only offered in lots of

50. The District continues to offer wildlife packages that include 5 different

species per package. Due to the reduction in the number of trees per lot

available in bareroot, the overall number of trees sold was down from last year.

Summary of Activities 2011-2012Tree Program Sales:

(11/11-04/12) 41 Customers

22 Species

2875 Trees

5 rolls 6x300 fabric

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Land Use/ManagementLand should be used according to its capabilities.Decisions about where and how to developindustrial, commercial, and residential property

need to be balanced with natural resourceconcerns and economic stability. Land useplanning can ensure future growth occurs in aresponsible, directed manner. Wastemanagement, particularly in rural areas, prevents

degradation of land and water resources.

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Waste ManagementThe Waste Oil Recycling program provides alocation for rural residents to dispose of usedmotor oil free of charge. Tanks are located inClearmont and Dayton, Wyoming. Oil iscollected from the tanks as needed by TriStateOil Reclaimers. In 2011-2012, 1600 gallons ofused oil were recycled from the oil tanks. SCCDis still searching for a viable location for a third oil

tank.

Land Use PlanningThe Sheridan County Subdivision Resolution requires that the SCCDreview and provide recommendations for proposed subdivisions. Thisprocess entails a review of the plat and soils information. The soilsinformation is based on the USDA Soil Survey for Sheridan County Area,Wyoming 1986 and is helpful in determining suitability of land uses and

development for certain soils, including suitability for certain types ofbuilding and suitability for septic systems. The role of the SCCD is toencourage developers and County authorities to use good conservationpractices in subdivision planning by offering recommendations onresource issues. SCCD/NRCS provides all soils information free ofcharge. SCCD provides a subdivision review and comments to thedevelopers for a nominal fee. All subdivision recommendations aremaintained in house and are available upon request. SCCD providedcomments for four subdivisions in 2011-2012; most of these were small

acreage lot splits in areas that have already been developed.

SCCD continues to be involved in county planning and takes an activeinterest in the continuation and follow though of the Countys effort in

the Sheridan County Conservation Design Project as well as the CountyComprehensive Plan. SCCD participated as a member of the RiparianManagement Project Steering Committee. In addition, SCCD went on-site with the County and developers to look at the first proposedConservation Design Subdivision in Sheridan County. Following the visit,SCCD provided an informal soil review and recommendations back tothe County that specifically addressed water resource concerns and

animal stocking rates.

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2012-2013 Annual Plan

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District OperationsGOAL: To improve the efficiency, effectiveness, responsiveness,

and capacity of service of the SCCD.

Objective: Maintain the credibility, recognition, and acceptanceof the SCCD through a program that provides technical

assistance and competent personnel resources; builds activepartnerships and positive media relationships, secures localfunding support; and provides effective outreach/education

activities.

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TASK WHEN WHO FUNDING

Personnel/Technical Assistance

Recruit individuals to help with District programs and oversight

Expand participation on Local Workgroup

Develop volunteer list for special projects/needs

07/12

03/13

Supervisors

District Staff

NRCS Staff

Local Operations

Conduct Annual Evaluation of District staff 02/13 Supervisors Local Operations

Identify and participate in training/professional development opportunities as funding/schedules allow, including: WACDWater Quality Training, WACD Employee Certification Training, Natural Resource Discovery Rendezvous, Stream

Team, Legislative Sessions, EPA Getting-In-Step Watershed Outreach

On-going District Staff Local Operations

319 Grants

Explore options for non-NRCS technical and engineering support to deliver resource improvement projects On-going District Staff Local Operations

Maintain District Personnel Policy Book, update as issues arise

Revisit cost-share policies and other policies with the board

As needed

12/12

District Staff

Supervisors

Local Operations

Partnerships/Relationships

Continue to meet regularly with County Commissioners on issues and funding with at least one project tour 08/12; 10/121/13; 04/13

SupervisorsDistrict Staff

NRCS Staff

Local Operations

Coordinate with the City of Sheridan, Downtown Sheridan Association, and others on partnership opportunities to

address urban resource issuesOn-going District Staff Local Operations

Attend Area I meeting in Sundance, Wyoming and Annual WACD Convention in Casper, Wyoming. 09/12

12/12

Supervisors

District Staff

NRCS Staff

Local Operations

Provide updates to City of Sheridan and Town Councils for the Towns of Ranchester, Dayton, and Clearmont 03/13 District Staff

Supervisors

Local Operations

Continue to maintain an effective partnership between the SCCD and the Sheridan NRCS field office, includingequivalent contributions of available resources such as offi ce space, computers, vehicles, personnel, financial, and other

support needs

On-going District StaffNRCS Staff

Supervisors

Local Operations

Continue to provide and update meeting schedule in Community Calendar and on Sheridanmedia.com and submit

agendas to Sheridan PressOn-going District Staff Local Outreach

Work with local media, such as the Sheridan Press, KOTA Territory News, KROE Radio, Country Bounty, and others,

to correctly publicize programsOn-going District Staff

NRCS Staff

Supervisors

Local Outreach

Explore partnership opportunities with the Sheridan Community Land Trust, Nature Conservancy, Wyoming

Stockgrowers, and other easement-based programs that may provide options for natural resource protectionOn-going District Staff

NRCS Staff

Supervisors

Local Operations

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TASK WHEN WHO FUNDING

Funding

Meet deadlines for quarterly and yearly tax and other administrative and employment requirements, including 941, WC/

UE, Department of Revenue, County Clerk, Department of Audit, etc.07/12; 10/12

01/13; 04/13

District Staff Local Operations

Submit documentation to WDA and WACD for financial policies and base policies reporting requirements 08/12; 12/12 District Staff Local Operations

Request renewal of annual funding support from local governments

Sheridan CountyCity of Sheridan

Town of Ranchester

Town of Dayton

Town of Clearmont

03/13 District Staff Local Operations

Distribute membership renewals and updates to pledged members; Solicit new members 05/13 District Staff Local Outreach

Report to Sheridan County, the City of Sheridan and the Towns of Ranchester and Dayton on use of optional One Cent

Sales Tax Funds06/13 District Staff Local Operations

Outreach

Make needed repairs to Rain Garden Demonstration Project and incorporate additional BMPs and signs as needed 09/12-06/13 District Staff WDA/319 grants

Publish the Annual Report as an insert to the Sheridan Press 10/12 District Staff Local Outreach

Coordinate Water Monitoring Day events with Tongue River High School 09/12 District Staff 319 grants

Provide demonstrations in classrooms and on tours as requested

Sheridan County Cattle Womens Ag. Expo

National Agriculture Week

Soil and Water Stewardship Week

Sagebrush Outdoor Lab

09/12

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04/13

05/13

District Staff

NRCS Staff

Local Outreach

319 grants

Expand and/or improve outreach on watershed priorities (i.e. travelling display boards, more publicity on funding

opportunities, addressing watershed concerns by local areas within a watershed instead of watershed wide)11/12 District Staff 319 grants

Develop and distribute newsletter 11/12 District Staff Local Outreach

Explore social media options for education and outreach 12/12 District Staff Local Outreach

Conduct past participant survey 01/13 District Staff Local Outreach

Update media plan to improve outreach efforts of District 01/13 District Staff Local Operations

Coordinate with Sheridan Press to participate in the Community Perspectives column with a focus on natural

resources01/13 District Staff Local Outreach

Seek cost estimates for signs at the Visitor Center LSF, I-90 LSF, and Highway sign for North end of County 02/13 District Staff Local Outreach

Seek cost estimates and consider purchase of new Enviroscape Model or replacement parts for non point source

demonstrations and a wastewater treatment Model or other tools02/13 District Staff Local Outreach

319 grants

Update/maintain District web-site and conservation library On-going District Staff Local Outreach

Provide adult natural resource presentations when requested On-going District Staff Local Outreach

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Natural Resource Conservation Programs

GOAL: To provide local leadership and coordination for acomprehensive program of natural resource conservation for Sheridan

County.

Objective: Maintain or improve the quality of natural resources in

Sheridan County by actively addressing water resource concerns;promoting projects and management that maintain healthy rangelands;preserving soil resources; supporting the use of windbreaks and livingsnow fences; and integrating wildlife; livestock and other animal and

natural resource needs into local programs.

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TASK WHEN WHO FUNDING

Water Resources

Maintain local oversight of watershed improvement efforts

Use the Goose Creek TMDL to help update and prioritize action items that fit within the mission of the SCCD

Implement Prairie Dog Creek Watershed Plan

Implement Tongue River Watershed Plan

On-going

On-going

On-going

District Staff

Supervisors

NRCS Staff

Local Operations

319 grants

WDA grants

Monitor interim changes in water quality as directed by local watershed plansFinalize 2010 Tongue River monitoring report

Finalize 2011 Prairie Dog Creek monitoring report

Complete 2012 Goose Creek Data Collection and QA/QC; and report

08/12

11/12

08/12-06/13

District Staff 319 grantsWDA grants

Provide information and education as directed by local watershed plans

Maintain rain garden project (pull weeds, replace dead plants)

Distribute Tongue River Watershed Annual Newsletter

Distribute Prairie Dog Creek Watershed Annual Newsletter

Update watershed progress registers

Distribute Goose Creek Watershed Annual Newsletter

Provide information on issues and project updates through media

07/12-06/13

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10/12

12/12

06/13

As needed

District Staff 319 grants

WDA grants

Work with Sheridan County to conduct watershed survey on the Upper Tongue River Watershed 10/12

Provide financial/technical assistance for improvement projects to address:

Large acreage livestock facilities

Small acreage livestock operations

Septic systems

Irrigation diversions

Eroding/unstable stream banks and channels

Riparian management

Others with potential to improve water quality

As needed

As needed

As needed

As needed

As needed

As needed

As needed

District Staff

Supervisors

NRCS Staff

319 grants

WDA grants

WWNRT funds

WGF grants

USDA Funds

Work with G&F to evaluate function of installed step cross vane diversion structures 01/13 District Staff

NRCS Staff

319 grants

WGF grantsMaintain and expand use of waterjet stinger to improve establishment of woody cuttings (willow, dogwood) along

streambanksAs needed District Staff Local Operations

Rangelands, Soils, and Other Natural Resources

Continue to provide input on NRCS program plans and contracts

Establish priorities for 2013 EQIP program with Local Workgroup

Develop and administer contracts and oversee installation of projects

6/13

As needed

Supervisors

District Staff

NRCS Staff

In-Kind

Continue to work with the BNF and permittees on RHAP on the JC Ranch Allotments 08/12-06/13

Continue to participate in and serve as representatives on the Tongue River, Goose Creek, and Prairie Dog Creek

Watershed Committees, North Tongue Steering Committee, Bighorn National Forest Committee, and Local WorkgroupsOn-going Supervisors

District Staff

NRCS Staff

In-Kind

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Land Use/Management

GOAL: To promote sustainable industry, economic development, and landmanagement practices that promote the integrity of the natural resources of

Sheridan County.

Objective: Mitigate negative impacts to natural resources throughopportunities for responsible land-use planning and residential development;voluntary, cost-effective solutions to waste management; and consideration

of other emerging issues.

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TASK WHEN WHO FUNDING

Land-Use Planning

Continue to provide free soils information to developers and public As needed District Staff

NRCS Staff

Local Operations

Provide copies of subdivision reviews and recommendations to developers, and the Sheridan County Engineer As needed Supervisors

District Staff

NRCS Staff

Local Operations

Continue to work with Sheridan County on implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, Conservation Designalternatives for subdivisions, wastewater treatment options for Story and Little Goose Valley, and Riparian

Management Code

As needed District Staff

Supervisors

Local Operations

Waste Management

Administer Oil Recycling Program for tanks in Clearmont and Dayton

Monitor oil levels and arrange for collection/disposal

Renew cooperative agreements for waste oil collection tanks

Conduct necessary clean-up and maintenance of existing tanks

Continue efforts to locate a suitable site for an additional tank

09/12; 03/13

10/12

06/13

Until Found

Supervisors

District Staff

NRCS Staff

Oil Program

Emerging IssuesExplore recent changes and trends in animal feeding operation regulations and ways to expand assistance, especially to

small acreage operatorsOn-going District Staff

NRCS Staff

319 grants

Continue to explore the application of advanced treatment septic systems and options for insuring their long-term

maintenanceOn-going District Staff Local Operations

Expand awareness and assistance options for invasive species control and restoration of native plant communities On-going District Staff

NRCS Staff

Continue to identify and evaluate natural resource needs in Sheridan County and ensure projects consider all resource

concerns, including: soil, water, animal, plants, and airOn-going Supervisors

District Staff

NRCS Staff

In-Kind

Participate in the development of applicable Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statementsaccording to the NEPA process

As needed Supervisors Local Operations

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2012-2013 Annual Budget

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EXPENDITURESINCOME

FY 2012

Budgeted

FY 2012

Actual

FY 2013

BudgetedFY 2012

Budgeted

FY 2012

Actual

FY 2013

Budgeted

PAYROLL $72,074.00 $81,660.92 $98,000.00

INDIRECT COSTS $14,136.00 $17,579.06 $25,520.00

GOVERNMENT

SUPPORT

State Aid $8,824.00 $8,823.52 $8,824.00

Membership Donations $1,000.00 $850.07 $1500.00County Aid $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00

City/Town Aid $2,200.00 $2,200.00 $12,200.00

ADMINISTRATION Interest $100.00 $73.92 $100.00

Financial Reviews/Audits $2,000.00 $1,950.00 $2,000.00

Sales Tax $240.00 $292.14 $240.00 $240.00 $321.54 $240.00

Postage/Office Supplies $1,500.00 $1,809.32 $3,000.00

Dues/Fees $2732.00 $2,731.62 $3,472.00

Travel $1,000.00 $1,927.78 $1,750.00

Training/Registrations $1,000.00 $538.00 $1,000.00

Facilities Management $25,550.00 $11,340.48 $15,000.00

SERVICES Subdivisions $750.00 $304.76 $750.00OUTREACH Newsletter/Publicity $300.00 $3,000.00 $2,803.52 $3,000.00

Education/Workshops, etc.. $2,000.00 $335.33

SPECIAL

PROGRAMS

Oil $500.00 $7.50 $500.00

Tree $4,000.00 $4,826.50 $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $4,440.66 $3,500.00

Rain Barrel/Composters $42.45

Waterjet Stinger $500.00 $500.00 $92.55 $100.00

FEDERALGRANTS

ANDCONTRACTS

S.C. Watershed Improvements #2 $168,229.00 $138,841.48 $70,785.00 $106,790.00 $85,349.93 $52,541.00

S.C. Watershed Improvements #3 $9,124.96 $122,000.00 $52,000.00

NRCS CTA Agreement $10,307.25 $35,546.25 $10,307.25 $35,546.25

NRCS CTA Padlock $30,000.00 $30,000.00

STATEGRANTSANDCONTRACTS

WDA WQ Improvements 2010 $19,738.00 $17,175.37WDA WQ Improvements 2012 $30,000.00 $12,000.00

WDA WQ Runoff Demo 2010 $27,859.00 $8,383.13 $15,668.39

WACD Water Quality $2,457.45 $3,189.50 $4,264.00 $1,625.82 $2,324.70 $4,264.00

WGF Fish Passage Grant $21,668.41 $21,668.41 $20,000.00 $21,668.41 $21,668.41 $20,000.00

WNRTF Grant $65,804.05 $23,892.44 $64,071.05 $65,804.05 $23,892.44 $64,071.05

WDA Range Monitoring $14,080.00 $28,407.36 $179.99 $15,975.00

PRIVATE/LOCAL GRANTS Project Match (GC/TR) $376.55

RESERVES AND CASH ON

HANDChecking Account $4,504.54 $4,504.54 $9,127.03 $2,604.65 $9,127.03 $1,907.04

Money Market $55,621.41 $55,621.41 $38,087.40 $5,006.93 $38,087.4 $20,440.00

TOTAL BUDGET $380,278.86 $343,270.71 $481,494.73 $380,278.86 $344,410.48 $481,494.73