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

Elk Creek Range Livestock Tour September 15th, 2010
The Elk Creek Conservation District is hosting a range and Livestock tour on September 15.  Registration for the tour begins at 8:45 am at the Alkali Community with the Bus leaving at 9:00 am.  Tour includes: Cooperative water systems among neighbors; Pasture walk; Range monitoring techniques; Yellow flower alfalfa update; and a soil quality demonstration.  Lunch will be provided.  Please RSVP by September 10th by calling the District office at (605) 347-4952 Ext. 3.  No charge for the tour.    

Rangeland Monitoring Workshop September 16th, 2010
The BFRWP is co-sponsoring a rangeland monitoring workshop near Belle Fourche on September 17th.  For more information contact the Butte/Lawrence County USDA Service Center at 892-3368 extension 3.      

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.  Current Sign up deadline is September 17th, 2010. 

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.