Water Quality Program

Water Quality

 

Water Development

The district installed a spring development project, which provides livestock a water source away from riparian areas and improves stock distribution in a pasture. Two spring boxes, pipeline and tire tanks installed this year. Completion of project next year will include one spring box with solar pump storage tank and two pipelines and tanks that will service BLM and USFS allotments. Cooperative project with permittee, USFS, WWDC and BLM. This is one of several spring development projects for the District.

 

Sage Creek

This project is complete and final report has been issued to DEQ. Over the past 8 years, this project has focused on water quality and reduction of sedimentation entering the North Platte River. Fencing, spring developments and reservoir rehabilitation have contributed to significant range and riparian improvements.

 

Encampment River

This project will focus on stream bank restoration, improved fish habitat and more efficient irrigation delivery. Funding is currently in the application process and if successful, the project will summer of 2008.

Last Modified on June 26, 2008

Saratoga Ecampment Rawlins Conservation District