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LDCD Board Meetings Board meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the district office 621 W. Fetterman and are open to the public. Apr. - Oct - 7:00 pm Nov. - Mar - 5:00 pm |
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Welcome to the Lake DeSmet Conservation District www.ldcd.org (Users of browsers other than Internet Explorer please click here.) |
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Crazy Woman Canyon |
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Working to conserve and enhance natural resources in Johnson County since 1946. Address: 621 W. Fetterman, Buffalo, WY 82834 Phone: 307-684-2526 FAX: 307-684-5972 |
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2014 TREE PROGRAM Check back this fall for more information on the 2014 Tree Program. Check out the Conservation Trees page for links to useful information on Living Snow Fences and Windbreaks at the WACD site and some additional useful publications at the CSU Nursery. This information will be helpful in planning your 2014 tree purchase. |
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Looking for information for your new home on the range? Check out: Range and Wildlife Page and the Buying Johnson County Land Page |
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Last Modified on May 20, 2013 |
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MISSON STATEMENT The Lake DeSmet Conservation District is dedicated to the development and implementation of programs to provide leadership and technical assistance for the conservation of Johnson County’s natural resources, agricultural heritage and resource base, to promote the control of soil erosion, to promote and protect the quality and quantity of Wyoming’s waters and all other natural resources, to preserve and enhance wildlife habitat, to protect the tax base and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of this County through responsible conservation planning. |
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For WEB site issues please contact Jim Hurley |
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The Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI) is offered in 11 Western states under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Incentives Program (WHIP). The purpose is to provide assistance to agricultural producers to implement practices that will alleviate or reduce threats to sage-grouse habitat. For more information go to www.sagegrouseinitiative.com or call Reese at 684-2526 ext. 118. |
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Pictured left to right, Jason Fearneyhough (director of Wyoming Department of Ag) Margaret Smith-Braniff (award winner) Shaun Sims, President of WACD |
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WINNER OF THE OUTSTANDING COOPERATOR 2012 Trail Land Limited Partnership – Margaret Smith-Braniff The Lake DeSmet Conservation District nominated Trail Land Limited Partnership (Margaret Smith-Braniff) for Outstanding Cooperator. Margaret is a native of Buffalo and is presently a member of the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission. She is extremely active within the community and her Church. Margaret has put forth a remarkable amount of effort in educating herself to make sure that their ranching operation stays viable and continues to provide the necessary elements that ensure all parties’ goals and objectives have been achieved. Read the full details of the remarkable turn around of the Trail Land Limited Partnership here. |
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See What Solar Stock Water Systems Can Do For Your Ranch Watch these short videos from a Ranch in Wyoming |
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Conservation Cost Share Funds The deadline for applications for the 2013 LDCD Natural Resource Cost Share Program is August 1st. To view and download the application packet click here. |
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NEW!!! Request for Proposal - Bid Packets for the Sage Brush Suitability Identification within the CATO Wildfire – Buffalo Core SG Habitat project. |
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Pesticide and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Pesticide day was held Saturday, May 11th. We appreciate the great turn out from folks throughout Johnson County. The amounts collected will be posted on the Recycle Page (click here) when tallied. |
