Enhancing Conservation Efforts: The Cache-Rich Local Work Group Overview
The Cache-Rich Local Work Group, chaired by S. Bruce Karren, aims to facilitate collaboration among local conservation entities in Cache and Rich counties. This group acts as a "Clearing House" for project ideas and meets biannually to assess conservation priorities. Key stakeholders include various conservation districts, state agencies, federal entities, and local governments. The group identifies top priorities through resource assessments and public input, while also addressing challenges in program changes and agency participation. Recommendations include better-defined roles and improved outreach through technology.
Enhancing Conservation Efforts: The Cache-Rich Local Work Group Overview
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THE CACHE-RICH LOCAL WORK GROUP Presented by: S. Bruce Karren, North Cache CD Chairman and LWG Chairman (2013-2014) Bracken Henderson, Zone 1 Resource Coordinator Thayne Mickelson, Utah Conservation Commission Executive Director Jon Hardman, NRCS District Conservationist
THE CACHE-RICH LOCAL WORK GROUP • Functions as a “Clearing House” for projects and ideas • Meets twice annually (Spring & Fall) • Three Conservation Districts (North Cache, Blacksmith Fork and Rich) • Utah Association of Conservation Districts • State Agencies • Utah Dept. of Ag and Food (UDAF) • Utah Dept. of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) • Division of Water Quality (DWQ) • Federal Agencies • USDA–NRCS • USDA-FSA • USF&WS • Local Government • Cache County Council • Multicounty (Cache & Rich)
WHAT IS WORKING WELL … • County by County Resource Assessments • Top Five Priorities Identified • Updated every five years (reviewed annually) • Grill the Districts • In the fall of the year • Stakeholders & Public Input • Broader than just NRCS Conservation Programs • Consensus on Priorities regardless of County or Conservation District • Good Coordination amongst participants
WHAT’S NOT WORKING WELL … • Changing Programs, Priorities, & Deadlines • Participation with some Agencies (FS, BLM, UDWR, FFSL) • Pre-meeting project/proposal development
RECOMMENDATIONS • County Resource Assessments (www.UACD.org) • USDA/Districts Open House (Grill the District Day) • Clearly defined LWG roles and purpose (Clearing House) • Use of Technology (Outreach & Participation) • Pre-meeting Preparation (Project Proposals further developed)
