Deadline: March 16     More information here

How does $53 per acre sound to you? If you are a farmer, rancher or producer in the Hangman Creek watershed, apply now for financial assistance to implement water conservation practices on your property.

2012 is the final year of funding for the cleanup of Hangman Creek, and the United States Department of Agriculture has allotted $419k to the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Spokane Conservation District to promote farming practices to keep eroded soil and agriculture runoff out of Hangman Creek. The money can be used for practices such as starting a direct seed operation, installing livestock fencing and building water facilities for livestock that is away from the creek. For those farmers who are interested in beginning a direct seed farm operation, the SCD may be able to provide mentoring that will partner novices with experienced direct seeders.

The deadline to apply is Friday, March 16. The funds will come from the Natural Resource Conservation Service, who is administering the program for the USDA, and it comes from the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP). Once applications are received they will be scored and ranked, and funding will be provided as money becomes available.  To apply for funding, contact Walt Edelen or Ty Meyer at the SCD, 509-535-7274.

Annual Tree & Shrub Seedling Sale

Our annual tree and shrub seedling sale has begun! Orders are being accepted now through March 16. All seedlings will be ready for pickup on April 6-7. Please take the time to view/download the sales brochure that includes all of the sales information and instructions and you can print just the order form to send in to the District office. Our tree sale website is ready and will include additional pictures and information. Questions can be sent to Rachel-Rooks@sccd.org.  

Dirt has always had an image problem. But thanks to a new exhibit coming to Spokane, people will soon see it in a whole new light.

The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC), in partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the Washington State Conservation Commission (WSCC), the Spokane Conservation District (SCD), Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and other partners, recently announced that the “Dig It! The Secrets of Soil” exhibit will be featured at the MAC from February 4-September 22, 2012. Check back for more information on the exhibit, including pictures and information for teachers. View a brief tour of the exhibit here. Questions about Dig It can be sent to Vicki-Carter@sccd.org. 
   

Incumbent Re-elected

The Spokane Conservation District’s Board of Supervisors hereby announce that the incumbent has been re-elected to the current open seat by reason of being the only person filing for the position by the filing deadline of February 14, 2012.  Therefore, no poll site, absentee balloting or mail balloting will be performed pursuant to WAC 135-100-370.  For further information, please contact our elections officer, Jim Armstrong, at 509-535-7274.   All SCD programs and services are offered without discrimination.  Please visit us at www.sccd.org.