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We
look forward to
working with you as we continue to meet the
guidelines
of our conservation mission
statement:
"To advocate, educate and assist people in
responsible land management and agricultural
practices that conserve and improve air, soil and
water quality and fish and wildlife habitat for
present and future generations."
Please contact us with any
questions you may have or if we can be of
assistance.
Email
509-552-8117
The 2016 ACCD Annual Meeting
was held Thursday, March 3rd, 2016
at the Moose Lodge in Clarkston,
WA
The District THANKS the
following 2016 Sponsors, whose generous
donations contributed to an excellent Meeting,
Lunch and great Door Prizes!!
AG Pro
Dick and Della Allen
Blue Mountain Agriculture
Casey & Gail Hagenah
Happy Day Corp
Helena Chemical Co
Tom Petty
Roosters Restaurant
Schurmans True Value
Stonebraker McQuary
Our THANKS and
APPRECIATION to our Guest Speakers
whose excellent presentations were enjoyed by
all who attended!!
Geremy Nelson, FSA
Jim Schroeder, NRCS
Nelle Murray, ACNWCB – Asotin County
Noxious Weed Coordinator
Joey McCanna, WDFW
Jason Earl, WDFW – Private Lands/Conflict
Biologist
Steve Martin, SRSRB – Director of
SRSRB
Kelly Susewind, DOE – Special Assistant
to the Director
Keith Pearce, Simplot Feeders – Custom
Feeding Manager
Special recognition and
appreciation to Ron Scheibe for 13 years of
outstanding leadership and dedication to
natural resource conservation as a District
Supervisor 2003-2015
Recognition to Casey
Scott for his dedication and service to natural
resource conservation as a District Employee
2008-2016
Thank you to Howie and
his crew from The Moose for another fantastic
lunch and accommodations!
Fire Recovery
Assistance from the U.S. Department of
Agriculture
The U.S. Department of
Agriculture has multiple agencies, some of whom
provide financial and/or technical assistance
to help farmers, ranchers and rural landowners
recover from natural disasters, such as
wildfires. Please see
form below for more information.
FSA Fire Recovery Programs
Upcoming Dates
| 11/10/16 |
ACCD Board Mtg 6:30
p.m. |
| 11/11/16 |
HOLIDAY - Veterans Day (Office
Closed) |
| 11/24-25/16 |
HOLIDAY - Thanksgiving Day + Day
After (Office Closed) |
| 12/08/16 |
ACCD Special Board Mtg 9
a.m. |
| 12/26/16 |
HOLIDAY - Christmas Day
(observed) (Office Closed) |
| 01/02/2017 |
HOLIDAY - New Years (observed)
(Office Closed) |
CREP Cost-Share
Opportunities
Water
Development:
50% cost-share increased from $3,000 to
$3,600 of up to $7,200 total cost. Additional
cost-share from other sources is available to
complete project.
Pipeline:
50% cost-share increased from $2,000 to
$2,400 of up to $4,800 total cost. Additional
cost-share from other sources is available to
complete project.
Livestock Watering
Facilities:
50% cost-share increased from $2,000 to
$2,400 of up to $4,800 total cost. Additional
cost-share from other sources is available to
complete project.
Contact:
Amanda Schmidt 509-552-8098 Amandaaccd@cableone.net
for information and
assistance.
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Owners Advised To Vaccinate
Their Horses Against West Nile
Virus
The Washington State
Department of Agriculture is
recommending that horse owners
vaccinate their horses against the
virus. Last year, the state had 72
infected horses, the highest incidence
in the nation. Typically, 50 percent of
these animals die or need to be
euthanized.
"It's
a very serious illness for a horse, and
there isn't much a vet can do after it
gets sick," said Jason Kelly,
Communications Director with the
Washington State Department of
Agriculture. "The
best thing for a horse owner to do is
to spend a few dollars and get their
animal
vaccinated." hhttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2012249996_westnile01m.html
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NEW Cost-Share rates have
recently been approved by the ACCD
Board of Supervisors!
There is also Riparian Cost-Share
opportunities available.
Please contact the District for more
information!
509-552-8117
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Don't Forget Your 2016
Agricultural Burn Permit!
Just a reminder that
burning by commercial agricultural
operations requires a permit except when
burning orchard prunings, natural
vegetation along fence lines, irrigation
and drainage ditches or natural
vegetation blown by the wind. A grower
must still comply with their fire
protection authority’s
notification/ approval process prior to
igniting any outdoor fire even if an air
quality permit is not required.
Two types of
commercial agricultural permits are
available. Spot burn permits, which are
available through the District, allow
burning of up to 10 acres total area of
unforeseen and unpredictable small areas
such as small weed patches, spots of
heavy residue, and equipment plugs and
dumps.
Field burn permits are
issued for any burning which is definable
and predictable. Any individual burn
area, which consists of over 10
contiguous acres, would be considered a
field and requires a field permit.
Permits are issued by the Dept. of
Ecology. Applications are available at
the District office.
Burn Fees Effective July 1st,
2012
Field Burns $3.75 per acre - $37.50
Minimum
Spot Burn Permits - $37.50
Please contact the ACCD
offices:
Amanda Schmidt at 509-552-8098 (amandaaccd@cableone.net)
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