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WACD ACTIVITY REPORT JULY 1, 2003- JUNE 30, 2004

WACD ACTIVITY REPORT JULY 1, 2003- JUNE 30, 2004. The collective efforts of the WACD Board of Directors and staff and the partners we work with. DISTRICT OPERATIONS. Attended Wyoming Board of Ag meetings to represent districts – Powell, Cheyenne, Douglas Conducted annual awards program

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WACD ACTIVITY REPORT JULY 1, 2003- JUNE 30, 2004

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  1. WACD ACTIVITY REPORTJULY 1, 2003- JUNE 30, 2004 The collective efforts of the WACD Board of Directors and staff and the partners we work with.

  2. DISTRICT OPERATIONS • Attended Wyoming Board of Ag meetings to represent districts – Powell, Cheyenne, Douglas • Conducted annual awards program • Assisted host districts with 2003 Area Meetings/Convention 2003 • Represented Wyoming at Western Coalition meeting – Colorado Springs, CO • Provide staff support to Coalition, prepared minutes, agendas, board packets, budget, job descriptions, etc. • Ag Unity meeting – August 2003

  3. Track legislation, testify and represent districts during legislative session Feb. 9 – March 5 • Represent districts at Joint Corporations Committee meeting 7-03, Casper • Represent districts at Jt. Agriculture Committee 9-03 • Coordinate and host district legislative reception • Provide legislative orientation and training to participants • Participate in Laramie County CD legislative luncheon

  4. Mill levy efforts: Hot Springs CD Laramie County CD Popo Agie CD Niobrara CD • Tracked state funding requirements for Districts • Assist district with personnel/consultant issues, contracts, etc. • Work with Dept. of Ag on district bonding status and rules • Participate in coordination conference calls with Ag group Execs.

  5. Published quarterly “Conservation Communique” • Produced and distributed to approximately 500 WACD Conservation District directories • Review several special district statutes, loan program statutes, and prepare draft revisions of conservation district law under WACD leadership and District Law TF guidance • Attend Stock Growers/Wool Growers Convention – 12-03, Casper • Develop calendar of deadlines/events for districts

  6. Represented Wyoming at NACD National Convention – Kona, Hawaii/Assisted with NACD Legislative fundraising auction Produced and Distributed approximately 200 WACD Policy Books Coordinated,with special thanks to Washakie and Hot Springs CD, NACD CEO visit/tour Updated Supervisor Training modules presented during 2003 Area meetings Updated District Procedures Manual and created web based manual

  7. CONSERVATION FORESTRY • Assisted with implementation of the $15,000 pass through funding to districts for seedling tree advertisement/training materials • Compiled and completed Forest Stewardship reporting • Inventoried and located WACD tree planters

  8. Developed and distributed seedling tree order form • Coordinated billing for seedling trees – TOTAL SEEDLINGS STATEWIDE 193,780 • Coordinated, with State Forestry, production and distribution of tree protectors – 6,080 • Provided information on survival products such as weed barrier and hydrosource • Posted Conservation forestry information on web site • Issued two template press releases to district to promote seedling sales

  9. EDUCATION • Updated WACD web site • Participated in Wyoming Public Radio Interview 11-03 • Presentation to Wyoming County Commissioners Association 4-04, Torrington • Participate with Washakie County CD in Ag Week radio interview • Kaycee Ag Trade Show • AFO/CAFO Article for W.I.F.E National Org.

  10. Began Coalition for Wyoming Water education campaign • Assisted in raising approximately $30,000 to implement education campaign • Developed web site for campaign • Participate in Stock Growers Environmental Stewardship Tour

  11. ENVIRONMENT • Continued to request federal funding earmark for Wyoming NRCS for accelerated soil survey • Provide information on soil survey to State Lands Dept. director • With NRCS assistance, provide information on progress made with NRCS soil survey funds • Explore Dept. of Energy grant funds for soil survey work • Attend Carbon Sequestration meeting 3-04, Cheyenne

  12. Assist with restoring full funding to Carbon Sequestration legislation • Smoke regulations/survey – participate in meetings with Irrigation Districts, Farm Bureau and DEQ • Attend two Governor Drought Task Force meetings • Presentation to NRCS Regional Soil Survey Conference, Jackson • Assisted with obtaining sponsorship/attended Carbon Sequestration Conference, Casper

  13. PRIVATE, STATE & FEDERAL LANDS • Represent districts at NRCS state technical committee • meetings • Meet with Governor’s new planning staff 7-03 • Meet with Governor’s staff, Dept. of Ag, and Ag groups in regard to “Resource Advisory Councils” • Represent WACD at NRCS all employees meeting • Participate in National Environmental Policy Act training – 5-04, Thermopolis • Meet with John Masterson, Governor’s Advisor – 2-13, Cheyenne

  14. Prepare and submit comments on “Conservation Security Program” proposed rules • Prepare inventory of district involvement in federal land planning, distribute to Governor’s office, districts, etc. • Submit comments on BLM proposed Grazing regulations (comments provided by Jean Dickinson) • Coordinated groups to file amicus brief in Roadless appeal • Assisted with printing handouts/sponsorship of Cheatgrass tour

  15. WATER RESOURCES • Assisted with legislative effort to continue $675,000 in water quality funding for districts • Refilled NRCS/WACD Watershed Coordinator position • Developed new NRCS/WACD Northern Wyoming Watershed Coordinator position to meet demand

  16. Watershed planning coordination meeting – DEQ, WDA and NRCS – 8-03, Casper • AFO Tours in Washakie and Goshen County • AFO Workshop - Medicine Bow CD • AFO Presentation Ag Day, Greybull • Presentation to Wyoming State Planners convention on watershed efforts – 9-03, Cheyenne • Coordinate Macroinvertebrate project • Issue Request for Proposals to districts for water quality funds • Develop recommended qualifications for Data Analysis & Interpretation

  17. Develop Septic System Information/Education brochure, project ranking criteria, and homeowner self assessment • Attend Septic Conference in California

  18. Coordinate Phase I training, Wheatland • Participated in meetings/criteria modification on Water Development Commission Small Water Development program Letter to Game & Fish in regard to “public trust doctrine” and instream flow program issues • Begin communications with UW on water quality training/certification program • Coordinate and host water quality refresher training – 5-04, Casper • In-field Ecoli training, Riverton

  19. Continued implementation of 319 AFO cost-share and information education program Presented at a water lecture series – 9-03, Casper Coordinate District lab analysis funds issues with Dept. of Ag TMDL workgroup meeting – 10-03, Casper Coordinated and submitted comprehensive comments on DEQ 2004 305(b) report/303(d) list Nonpoint Source Task Force – 11-03, Cheyenne

  20. WWDC meeting 5-03 conveyed concerns with Small Water Program/Game & Fish Instream flow, Cheyenne • Meet with DEQ Director and staff – 10-03, Cheyenne • Assist districts with Watershed Improvement District formation issues • Respond to requests from Senator Thomas for information on EPA budget issues • Distributed funding to districts for Data Analysis and Interpretation • Developed agreement with UW for graduate student assistance on data analysis/reference stream program issues

  21. Presentation to NACD Southwest and Pacific Regions on Wyoming AFO/CAFO program • Worked on MOU with NRCS and Water Development • Developed “Western Watershed Conference” concept paper for Western Coalition Chair

  22. Campbell County CD Crook County CD Hot Springs CD Laramie County CD Lower Wind River CD Platte County RD Washakie County CD Powder River CD Star Valley CD Sweetwater County CD Washakie County CD Uinta County CD Lincoln CD Assisted the following Districts with watershed planning/water quality issues on listed waters:

  23. WILDLIFE • Meet with Governor’s staff, Dept. of Ag, Ag groups in regard to Grizzly bear • Attended Jt. Travel, Rec & Wildlife Committee testified on Wildlife Forage Compensation bill • Join Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation in signing petition for “distinct population designation” for Grizzly bear • Meeting with Bureau of Land Management and Ag groups in regard to BLM Sage Grouse Management Plan, 9-03, Casper • Join Wyoming Wolf Coalition in filing suit against Fish & Wildlife over wolf plan rejection

  24. Work with Ag & Petroleum organizations on Wildlife Trust fund issue • Submitted comments and attended public hearing on Prebles Meadow Mouse 4-d rule extension

  25. ON BEHALF OF WACD BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF THANK YOU TO THE DISTRICTS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONFIDENCE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PARTNERS!

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