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FY2009
(7/7/08 – 6/30/09 Annual Plan of Work 
For Information Contact: Robert Simpson: Chairman
Telephone Number: 208 481-1080
Email: bscd@wildblue.net
Counties Served: Blaine
Legislative Districts: 2
Mission of the Blaine Soil Conservation District: To coordinate and deliver technical, financial, and educational assistance for responsible natural resource management, that would conserve and improve air, soil, and water quality as well as fish and wildlife habitat.
Trends Impacting Conservation in the Blaine Soil Conservation District: Growth in the district is developing a greater need for urban and educational projects that will help land owners maintain properties with appropriate water use and conservation practices.
Projects Planned, Coordinated or Managed: The Blaine Soil Conservation District is sponsoring several urban ‘water users’ workshops, as well as landscaping and weed control workshops for all members of the county. We also support the Blaine Bug Crew, Youth Conservation Day Field trips, Envirothon and provide educational fun at the Blaine County Fair. A new project this year is to help reestablish the FFA program in the county. This will allow more opportunities for the small rural communities.
Funding Sources for District Operations and Projects Coordinated: We annually sponsor a Blaine Soil Conservation District tree sale, as well as receive contributions from the county and matching funds from the State. Anticipated funds are 13,000.00 from Blaine County, and $20,600 from the State of Idaho.
Blaine Conservation District
Conservation District Priority Number 1: Water: Resources & Quality
Objective: To increase awareness of water conservation and improve water quality within the district
Goal(s): Promote programs to maximize water conservation and education in the district
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TargetDate |
Individual(s) Responsible |
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Support the proposed Little Wood River & Fish Creek Pressurized Pipeline projects
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6/09 |
Bob Simpson, Chair Laurie Ellsworth, Administrative Assistant |
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Support the water quality planning process for the TMDL for Blaine County
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7/08 |
Kathryn Goldman, Assoc. Supervisor |
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Support the USGS Ground Water Survey for the Wood River Valley
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11/08 |
Supervisors |
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Provide Urban Water Users workshops to promote awareness and best management practices.
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5/09 |
Bob Simpson, Chair Laurie Ellsworth, Adm. Assistant |
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Support the Wood River Land Trust for the Water Conservation Fair and other water projects and issues. |
6/1/09 |
Kathryn Goldman, Assoc. Supervisor Laurie Ellsworth Admin. Assistant |
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Blaine Soil Conservation District
Conservation District Priority 2: Agricultural Land / Range Land
Objective: To promote best management practices for crop, range and pastureland in the district
Goal(s): To provide programs and educational information to land owners that will help them develop best use of lands within the district
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TargetDate |
Individual(s) Responsible |
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Provide information and applications for government programs for equipment and development of land, such as EQIP, Sage Grouse, Fire and Drought disaster funding. |
7/08 |
Laurie Ellsworth Administrative Assistant |
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Gather and supply information on Carbon Sequestration |
7/08 |
Laurie Ellsworth Administrative Assistant |
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Gather data on drought tolerant, native and riparian plants to be available to everyone |
8/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Administrative Assistant |
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Work with the NRCS in considering range development plans within the district |
8/08 |
Laurie Ellsworth Administrative Assistant |
Blaine Soil Conservation District assisting land mangers with their conservation choices
FY2009 (7/1/08 – 6/30/09) Annual Plan of Work
Blaine Soil Conservation District
Conservation District Priority Number 3: Information and Education
Objective: Each landowner in the district to understand his ability to improve quality of life through best conservation practices.
Goal(s): To provide information and education to improve conservation practices in the district.
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TargetDate |
Individual(s) Responsible |
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Provide a newsletter with current and pertinent information regarding conservation practices and programs. |
8/1/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Administrative Assistant |
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Provide winter snow surveys and water forecasts to the county November through April
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10/30/09 |
Bob Simpson, Chair Aaron Andrews, V. Chair |
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Provide and maintain a website for current information, programs and practices and well as links to other related conservation partners.
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1/1 through 12/31/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Administrative Assistant |
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Work cooperatively with the RC&D, NRCS, Wood River Land Trust, municipalities and others to provide Urban water use, Landscaping and Weed control workshops.
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6/15/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Administrative Assistant |
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Increase public awareness through participation in Annual Envirothon, School Field trips, Speech Contest, Natural Resource Camp, and Annual Scholarship program.
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6/1/09 |
Jennifer Halverson, Supervisor Laurie Ellsworth, Admin. Assistant |
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Support the establishment of FFA in Blaine County |
1/09 |
Aaron Andrews, Jennifer Halverson, Supervisors |
Blaine Soil Conservation District assisting land mangers with their conservation choices
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Blaine Soil Conservation District
Conservation District Priority Number 4: Urban
Objective: The Blaine Soil Conservation District will work in partnership with local municipalities and other conservation partners.
Goal(s): To provide projects and information to members of the communities that will improve awareness and conservation practices.
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TargetDate |
Individual(s) Responsible |
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The BSCD will hold an Urban water users workshops, landscaping and weed control workshops in both Hailey and Carey. |
5/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Admin. Assistant Bob Simpson, Chair |
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The BSCD will provide a low cost conservation tree sale |
4/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Administrative Assistant |
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The BSCD will financially support the Blaine Bug Crew with their insectory program |
5/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Administrative Assistant |
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The BSCD will financially support the ERC with their urban “Clean Sweep” program |
4/1/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Administrative Assistant |
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The BSCD will partner with the WR RC&D to support the CREW service organization |
7/08 |
Laurie Ellsworth Administrative Assistant |
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The BSCD will help develop and up date urban irrigation plans. |
6/09 |
Aaron Andrews, Supervisor |
Blaine Soil Conservation District assisting land mangers with their conservation choices
Conservation District Priority Area 5: District Operations
Objective: The BSCD will provide leadership and business management of the highest quality.
Goal(s): Maintain District operations at optimum level of efficiency.
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Individual(s) Responsible |
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Maintain administrative procedures, complete annual work plan, conduct elections |
6/1/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Admin. Assistant
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Hold 12 monthly conservation district meetings, support RC&D meetings, pay dues |
6/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Admin. Assistant
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Maintain comprehensive financial management system, using Quick Books, Conduct annual Audit, and submit all financial reports and Budget to the SCC.
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7/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Admin. Assistant
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Identify secure and administer funds for the conservation district’s goals and actions
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6/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Admin. Assistant |
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Develop and maintain a website for the district as well as a newsletter |
7/08 |
Laurie Ellsworth Admin. Assistant |
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Work with the Wood River RC&D to develop grant opportunities. |
6/09 |
Laurie Ellsworth Admin. Assistant |
Blaine Soil Conservation District assisting land managers with their conservation choices
Blaine Conservation DistrictDistrict Chairman: Robert Simpson
Vice Chairman: Aaron Andrews
Supervisors: Jennifer Halverson
Doug Surerus
Pete Van Der Meulen
Associate Supervisors: Kathryn Goldman
Lane Durtschi