Resource Conservation
The Resource Conservation program was established to provide cost-share opportunities for citizens who reside in our district.
The program has three parts: Resource Enhancement, Community Enhancement, and Analysis Cost Share.
ANALYSIS COST SHARE
This program is built for citizens to understand their water quality and soil health. Well water testing is available three times per year-the third Wednesday of April, May, and October. Instructions and sampling supplies can be picked up at the Lower Wind River Conservation District office. Citizens can do their own soil testing year-round through a laboratory of their choice and can be reimbursed or through an account that the LWRCD has with Stukenholtz Laboratory Inc. in Twin Falls Idaho. A maximum cost-share of $300.00 per calendar year (January – December ) will be allowed for one or a combination of tests.
Click on the images below for more information or visit the Water Page for more details about the Well Water Testing Program!
For information to help interpret your well water test results, you can check out the Montana State University Website.
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RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT
Designed to provide incentives to implement practices that address soil erosion, water quality and quantity, energy conservation or wildlife habitat. Project examples include irrigation water management, stream bank stabilization, windbreaks, solar stock water wells, spring development, fencing, and fish habitat improvement. 50% cost-share up to $10,000 per project. Applications are due March 1st & September 1st.
Resource Enhancement Application
PIPE PROJECTS
Multiple pipe projects have been completed since the beginning of the Resource Enhancement Cost Share Program. All of the projects have allowed for more sufficient and proper use of irrigation water. Projects have included gated pipe, transfer pipe, underground pipe, and head gate improvements.
FENCING PROJECTS
These projects aim to prevent overgrazing by feral horses, thereby reducing soil erosion. Additionally, fencing has been installed around riparian areas to protect them from livestock overgrazing and destruction.
HOOP HOUSES
Two Hoop House projects have been completed since the beginning of the Resource Enhancement Cost Share Program. Hoop houses are a great for those hoe love to garden since the growing season in Wyoming is shorter than what some plants need.
SOLAR PROJECTS
A few Solar Stock Well projects have been completed since the beginning of the Resource Enhancement Cost Share Program. One Project replaced two windmills with Solar Wells for rangeland livestock and wildlife water sources and to better distribute cattle in the allotment.
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT
Provides incentives for citizens and groups to address soil erosion, water quality and quantity, energy conservation, wildlife habitat and enhance natural landscapes along public corridors. Project examples include educational events, rain collection, permeable pavements, demonstration projects for energy or water conservation, soil erosion prevention and xeriscaping. 50% cost-share up to $5,000 per project.
Community Enhancement Application
Education
We provide educational programs to youth and adults. We have materials from many sources including Wyoming Ag in the Classroom. Most of these activities are hands-on and cover a variety of topics including...
Plans & Policy
The Land Use and Natural Resource Management Plan provides information about the goals and objectives of the Board of Supervisors. To view the plan, click the following link: Long Range Plan 2021-2025 The district was a cooperating agency in the…
Tree & Shrub Sales
This program encourages landowners to plant effective wind barriers, to protect buildings, cropland and feedlots as well as for erosion control, reforestation and other conservation practices. We encourage people to plan their windbreaks before planting. Technical assistance is…