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WELCOME TO THE ACCD WEBSITE

Welcome to the ACCD Website

 

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 me with any questions you may have or if I can be of assistance.

Sandy Cunningham, District Manager
Email
509-758-8012

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Asotin County Conservation District
Annual Meeting
March 4th, 2010
Anatone, Washington

NOTICE OF ELECTION

An election for a seat on the Asotin County Conservation District (ACCD) Board will be held on Thursday, March 4th, 2010, at 1111 Boyd Lane, Anatone, Washington. Polls will open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 2:00 p.m. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote. The purpose of the election is to elect one supervisor to serve a three (3) year term on the ACCD Board. Supervisors are public officials who set policy and direct the activities of the Conservation District. They serve without compensation, but are eligible to be reimbursed for appropriate expenses. Candidates must be registered voters residing in the Conservation District. Anyone intending to run for this position must complete required Washington State Conservation Commission (WSCC) candidate forms and submit to ACCD no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 4, 2010. Required forms and published election procedures can be obtained at the ACCD office, 720 6th Street, Suite B, Clarkston, WA or by visiting the WSCC website at http://www.scc/wa/gov/. For more information, please contact Sandy Cunningham, ACCD District Manager (509) 758-8012.

BY ORDER OF THE ASOTIN COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Date: 01/06/10
By: Keith Ausman, Chairman

2010 Asotin County Conservation District Annual TREE SALE

Thursday, March 26th – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
And Friday, March 27th – 9 a.m. to noon

Tree Sale Pre-Order Form
Tree Sale Information
Tree Information

ACCD Contractor List Update Information
Contractors – Please contact the District Office at 758-8012 to be put on the list
OR to remain on the list and provide current information.
  ACCD Newsletters
FIREWISE FIREWISEFIREWISE

Are you a rural homeowner interested in finding ways to better protect your property from wildfires?

Call Mike Miraglio @ Asotin County Conservation District (509) 758-8012 to schedule a FREE “Wildfire Risk & Hazard Assessment.” You’ll be glad you did!

New Fencing Rates!

SMALL ACREAGE PROGRAM

The Asotin County Conservation District has been offering a cost-share program to assist landowners with addressing resource concerns on properties with 1 to 20 acres. The District's goal is to provide cost-share based on cost rates set by the board of supervisors. Recently the District increased the rate for fencing in order to be reflective of actual implementation costs.

Financial assistance is available for water developments, cross fence, heavy use area protection, windbreaks, roof runoff systems and pasture planting. The small acreage program is still limited to $8,000 per landowner and is available on a first come first served basis.

Landowners interested in the small acreage program; please contact Megan Stewart at the District at 758-8012 or meganaccd@cableone.net

LIVING SNOW FENCES ARE LIFE SAVERS - Jim Schroeder, NRCS

NRCS announced in August that they will begin a continuous sign-up for the revamped Conservation Security Program now called the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). CSP encourages agricultural and forestry producers to maintain existing conservation activities and adopt additional ones on their operations. NRCS administers CSP, a voluntary conservation program designed to encourage agricultural and forestry producers to adopt additional activities and to improve, maintain and manage existing ones. Eligible lands include cropland, grassland, prairie, improved pastureland, rangeland, non-industrial private forestland – a new land use for the program – and agricultural land under the jurisdiction of an American Indian Tribe.

For the 2010 funding cycle the first round cutoff date was September 30, 2009 and NRCS anticipates a second round cutoff date of January 14, 2010. If you are interested in applying or want additional information please visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs or contact Jim Schroeder or Courtney Smith in the NRCS office.






Rainbow through the Snow
Can you see the rainbow with
Snowflakes falling all around it?





2009 Tree Sale!

Tree
Don't Forget Your 2010
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. The cost is $25 and the permit is good for the entire calendar year.

     Field burn permits are issued for any burning which is definable and predictable. Any individual burn area, which consists of over 5 contiguous acres, would be considered a field and requires a field permit. Permits are issued by the Dept. of Ecology and cost $2.25 per acre. Applications are available at the District office.

Please contact Casey Scott with any questions at 509-758-8012 or caseyaccd@cableone.net

See the AG BURN Page for more information and forms!

See you at the
2010 Tree Sale And We'll
Plant the Future!

WASHINGTON without noxious weeds is a wonderful sight!
www.nwcb.wa.gov

The Results Are In...

Asotin County cooperators fared well in the EQIP and WHIP programs. In Asotin County, there were 12 applications submitted for EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentive Program)during the 2009 funding round and 10 were funded. These contracts will provide over $225,000 for conservation projects.

Four applications for WHIP (Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program) were submitted for funding in 2009 in Asotin County. All four applications were funded, resulting in $85,000 for wildlife habitat improvement projects.


A new Kid's Web site is now available to help Washington's children learn more about drinking water and our state’s drinking water systems. You (and your kids!) can visit the site at http://www4.doh.wa.gov/kids/ The site highlights interesting facts about Washington State’s water systems. It includes an animated water cycle, courtesy of EPA, a trivia quiz, information on private wells, tips on saving water, and an easy way to ask Dr. Drip questions about drinking water.

Wheat Week Program Report

The Franklin County Conservation District reported that Bob Burrus was able to teach Wheat Week at Parkway Elementary, Heights Elementary, Holy Family and Asotin Elementary, reaching 311 students and 14 teachers in Asotin County as part of the Education and Outreach Wheat Week Program within Asotin County. The Program will be looking into adding local schools to the Program in the future!


 

Asotin County Conservation District
720 6th Street, Suite B
Clarkston, WA 99403-2012
Phone: (509) 758-8012 Fax: (509) 758-7533
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