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Converse County Conservation District

CCCD Board Meetings:

Conservation District Board meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the District Office, 911 S. Windriver Drive Douglas, Wyoming.

We welcome the publics attendance.

1/4/2012

The Jan/Feb 2012 newsletter is now available on line. Be sure to read the latest newsletter for more information on what’s going on in the district.

Older issues are available on the Newsletter page.

2012 Seedling Tree Program

Order forms for the 2012 tree program are now available for download on the WEB site. The seedling tree form is available here and the extra large potted tree form is available here.

All the details of this program are available here in the November/December newsletter.

CCCD would like to assist TEACHERS AND YOUTH EDUCATORS in promoting agriculture in the classroom. We have a number of resources available on topics such as animal track identification, water quality, trees and soils (to name just a few!). We are always more than willing to come to your classroom or meeting to help in any way we can! Call Michelle at 358-3050 ext. 109

Last Modified on January 4, 2012

VISION STATEMENT

The Converse County Conservation District will strive to achieve a better understanding of the conservation ethic.  To the best of our ability, we will try to recognize our community’s natural resource needs.  We will work to realize a balance between use and protection of these same natural resources, for the people’s health, safety, and welfare.

Looking for resources for your new home on the range?

Check out: Range and Wildlife Page and the Buying Converse County Land Page

For WEB site issues please contact Jim Hurley

USDA/NRCS Conservation Programs

If you have any questions about any of the USDA/NRCS Conservation Programs please contact the NRCS office or stop by 911 S. Windriver Drive.

2012 Water Well Testing Day

More information coming soon!

WyRED Camp

Wyoming Resource Education Days (WyRED) provides an opportunity for students to learn about our natural resources and how to apply them in our modern times. Topics include geology, soils, plant physiology, plant identification, range sites, range utilization, wildlife, water quality, riparian areas, weed control, fire ecology, predator control and more! Campers

Rounded Rectangle: Attention Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers If you believe that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) improperly denied farm loan benefits to you between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic or because you are female, you may be eligible to apply for compensation. This means you may be eligible if: You sought a farm loan or farm-loan servicing during that period The loan was denied, provided late, approved for a lesser amount than requested, approved with restrictive conditions, or USDA failed to provide an appropriate loan service; and You believe these actions were based on your being Hispanic or your being female. In 2011, a claims administrator will begin mailing claims packages to those who have requested one through the Call Center or website. The claims package will have detailed information about the eligibility and claims process. COMPENSATION FOR CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION If you want to register your name to receive a claims package, access the Hispanic and Women Farmer and Rancher Call Center or website: Call Center: 1-888-508-4429 Website: www.farmerclaims.gov Printable available flyer here.

will get practical experience in rangeland management, and can put their skills and knowledge to the test during the range and land judging contest. This year, WyRED is hosted by Natrona County Conservation District and will be held in Casper, Wyoming. More details and registrations will be available at the Converse County Conservation District office. Each year, CCCD gives scholarships to participants from Converse County.

If you or someone you know is interested in attending WyRED, please call us at 358-3050 ext. 4.

 

Crazy for Conservation Day Camp

Converse County Conservation District has designed a youth day camp to give young people the opportunity to experience the natural world and its resources through hands-on activities.

 

Our goal is that participants:

· Understand natural resources, their use and conservation.

· Gain more knowledge about the relationship between all the natural resources.

· Learn some outdoor living skills.

· Gain appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

· Have lots of fun and meet new friends.

Kids ages 9 to 13 may attend the day camp. There is no cost for participation in this camp. Volunteers are needed-please contact us if you are willing to help. Call Colleen at 358-3050 x 101 for a registration form.

PROJECT FUNDING AVAILABLE

Converse County Conservation District has provided funding in its 2011/2012 budget for the following programs:

SEPTIC SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

TREE PLANTINGS AND WINDBREAKS

COMMUNITY PRIDE ENHANCEMENTS

SMALL ACREAGE PROGRAM

Contact Converse County Conservation District for applications and more information at 358-3050 ext. 4
Text Box: DISTRICT CALENDAR: January: 10 -Douglas Headstart 2 pm 11 - Learning at the Library-Douglas 10:30 am Douglas Boys and Girls Club 3:30 pm 12 - Learning at the Library-Douglas 10:30 am 13 - Douglas Headstart—9 and 11 am 16 - MLK/Wyoming Equality Day-Office Closed 19 - CCCD Board Meeting - 4:30 pm 25 - Lunch and Learn Workshop 12-1 pm 26 - Glenrock Boys and Girls Club 3:30 pm February: 16 - CCCD Board Meeting—4:30 pm 20 - President’s Day - Office Closed