Next Meeting
Date: 8/26/2010
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: First Interstate Bank 
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the Belle Fourche River Watershed Partnership is Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 1 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the First Interstate Bank in Belle Fourche.  The public is welcome to attend.
Mission Statement
Coordinate available resources to address concerns associated with the Belle Fourche River Watershed and the riparian areas within.
Contact
Matt Stoltenberg
Project Coordinator
605-394-6400

Yvette King
Support Staff
605-892-3368 ext. 3

1837 5th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717

Welcome
Welcome to the Belle Fourche River Watershed Partnership Web site! The purpose of this Web site is to provide the public with another method of learning about and participating in the activities that the Partnership has going on. The Partnership is continually seeking new and innovative ways to improve conservation in the watershed while promoting economic sustainability and growth.

Current Events

Soil Quality Demos and Information Booths
The BFRWP will have a rainfall simulator/soil quality demo at the 2010 Tri-State Expo on May 1rst and 2nd in Belle Fourche at 1:00 PM both days.  Stop by and see what we have goin on.      

Announcements

Irrgation Improvment Project Funding
The BFRWP has funding available to convert flood irrigation to center pivots and to convert open ditches to pipelines in flood irrigation systems.  We encourage you to contact the Butte/Lawrence or Meade County USDA Service Center to discuss program options. 

CCPI Funding Announced

The BFRWP's Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI)  proposal has been funded by USDA NRCS.  The project will allow for additional EQIP cost share funds in the Watershed focused on rangeland improvements.  For more information on how you may participate as an ag. producer contact the Butte/Lawrence or Meade County NRCS offices.  The funded proposal can be viewed the the documents section of this website under Approved Proposals. 

 
Rainfall Simulator Trailer
The BFRWP has purchased a rainfall simulator trailer intended to be used as an educational tool to teach all age groups about soil erosion. The intention of the Partnership is to have the trailer available for outreach activities in the region, including ag.-related school functions, county fairs, and farm shows. For more information contact us.
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