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Rainfall Simulator Trailer
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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The BFRWP is purchasing a rainfall simulator trailer 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. A training demonstration will be held for any parties interested in using the trailer on May 20 in Belle Fourche. Specific details as far as time and location will be available as the date approaches. You can contact Matt Stoltenberg by email (matt.stoltenberg@respec.com) or telephone (605.394.6432) for more information.
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Riparian Grazing Workshop June 9-10
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
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The BFRWP is cosponsoring a riparian grazing workshop in the Sturgis area focusing on privately managed range/riparian systems. The National Riparian Service Team from Prineville, Oregon, is conducting the school and is catering the agenda toward the goals and interest of local ranchers and land managers. Emphasis of the training is to promote healthy riparian areas while sustaining a profitable livestock operation. There is a $10 registration fee to cover meals. Space is limited, so please contact Matt Stoltenberg by email (matt.stoltenberg@respec.com) or telephone (605.394.6432) for registration information.
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BFRWP Meeting
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
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The next regularly scheduled meeting for the Belle Fourche River Watershed Partnership is Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the First Western Bank in Belle Fourche. The public is welcome to attend.
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Coming Soon!
The BFRWP is working on a new Web site and hopes to have it up and running by early June. The new Web site will be more interactive with more information on current projects, updated pictures, and Web links.
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April 24, 2009
The BFRWP submitted a Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI) proposal to U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The proposal would provide prioritized Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) funding to address resource concerns on rangelands in the Lower Belle Fourche and Redwater Watersheds in South Dakota. Specifically, funding would provide producer cost share for conservation practices funded by NRCS in the watersheds. The complete proposal can be found under the “Pending Proposals” in the Document section of this Web site.
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April 1, 2009
The BFRWP submitted an Agriculture Water Enhancement Program (AWEP) proposal to U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The proposal would provide additional Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) funds in the South Dakota portion of the Belle Fourche and Cheyenne River Watershed for producer cost share on rangeland and irrigation conservation practices that address water quality and quantity issues. The complete proposal can be found under the “Pending Proposals” in the Documents section of this Web site.
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March 2009
The BFRWP's proposal titled Belle Fourche River Watershed Management and Project Implementation Plan Segment IV was approved by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The project will run from June 2009 to June 2011. There will be producer cost-share money available for improved irrigation practices in the watershed. Contact your local conservation district or Matt Stoltenberg (605.394.6432) for more information. The completed proposal can be found under the "Approved Proposals" in the Documents section of this Web site.
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Documents and Related Pages
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