Blaine
Soil Conservation District
20484 Main St. Carey, ID 83320 ~ Phone 208 481-1080 ~ Fax 208 823-4422 ~
blainescd@gmail.com
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Blaine Soil Conservation DistrictFor 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. District Chairman: Robert Simpson Vice Chairman: Aaron Andrews Supervisors: Malia Leonard Doug Surerus Pete Van Der Meulen Associate Supervisors: Kathryn Goldman
Lane Durtschi
FY2010 (7/1/2009 – 6/30/2010) Annual Plan of WorkBlaine Soil Conservation District
Conservation District Priority Number 1: Water Resources and Quality Goal(s): To Promote programs to maximize water conservation and education in the district Objective: To increase awareness of water conservation and improve water quality within the district
FY2010 (7/1/2009 – 6/30/2010) Annual Plan of WorkBlaine Soil Conservation District Conservation District Priority Number 2: Agricultural Land / Range Land Goal(s): To provide programs and educational information to land owners that will help them develop best use of lands within the county Objective: To promote best management practices for crop, range and pastureland within the district.
Conservation District Priority Number 3: Information and Education Goal(s): To provide information and education to improve conservation practices in the district. Objective: Each landowner in the district to understand his ability to improve quality of life through best conservation practices.
Blaine Soil Conservation District assisting land managers with their conservation choices
Conservation
District Priority Number 4: District Operations
Goal(s): Maintain District operations at optimum level of efficiency Objective: The BSCD will provide leadership and business management of the highest quality
Blaine Soil Conservation District assisting land managers with their conservation choices 
FY2010 (7/1/2009 – 6/30/2010) Annual Plan of WorkBlaine Soil Conservation District
Conservation District Priority Number 5: Urban Goal(s): To provide projects and information to members of the communities that will improve awareness and conservation practices. Objective: The Blaine Soil Conservation District will work in partnership with local municipalities and other conservation partners.
Blaine Soil Conservation District assisting land managers with their conservation choices
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