Conservation District Function or Mission Statement:  The Blaine SCD will coordinate and deliver technical, financial and educational assistance for responsible resource management, partnering with other conservation groups so that the needs of the local land users are met as well as the conservation and protection of soil, water, wildlife and related resources.

Most Significant Natural Resource Improvement, Project, or Accomplishment: The Blaine SCD in conjunction with the NRCS administered technical and financial assistance for a project that covered two pieces of state owned land (approx. 1200 acres).  The project ran 78,000+ feet of 2 inch pipe line, cost shared two watering facilities, and one large holding tank.  The lean holder also installed eight other watering facilities and two large holding tanks. There was a total of 15 miles of pipeline. With these additions, the project also serves over 17,000 acres of BLM allotment, effecting over 18,200 acres of public land.  Total project costs were over $160,000. 

Priority # 1 Water Resources and Quality Accomplishments: Picabo Livestock Co. installed a pivot sprinkler irrigation system on 108.4 acres; Replacing an older flood irrigation system. This project boarders the Silver Creek, and is keeping run off from fields that cattle have been in from flowing back into the Silver Creek.

Priority # 2 Agricultural and Range Land Accomplishments:  Installation of 1300 ft. of fence to separate irrigated land from non-irrigated land, to keep stock off irrigated land and supply water sources for the cattle.

Stock water pipelines totaling 492 ft with three watering facilities were installed. 

Priority #3 Information & Education Accomplishments: The Blaine SCD worked cooperatively with the Wood River RC&D, the Wood River Land Trust, and Blaine Co. Weed Dept. to provide conservation information to land users at several public workshops, farm tours and fairs.  The BSCD provided winter snow surveys and water forecasts to Blaine County and the NRCS.  The district has included information on current government programs and grants related to agriculture programs and conservation on their website as well as through their newsletter.  The district sponsors the Idaho State Envirothon, IASCD speech contest, and an Annual Scholarship program.

Priority #4 District Operations Accomplishments:  The Blaine SCD works to continue an effective working relationship with county commissioners and state legislators, and supports the annual Legislative Luncheon as a forum for our continued discussion concerning the conservation needs of our area.  The district also has developed great partnering relationships with other local conservation groups, such as the Wood River RC&D, the Wood River Land Trust, the City of Carey, Blaine Co. Extension office and the Blaine Co. Weed Control Department, to promote public out reach programs.  The District maintains a web site with pertinent information and links for public assess to our district information and related conservation programs.  The District maintains administrative procedures, annual work plans, board meetings and memberships with related conservation entities.  The district office uses a comprehensive financial management system, using Quick Books and conducts an annual review and submits all financial reports and budgets to the Soil Conservation Commission.