2013 March Madness
Bracketology: Secret Formula
Wifes Picks Wichita State (Shockers) vs Gonzaga (Bulldogs) Wichita is gonna shock the nation Florida Gulf Coast University (Eagles) vs Georgetown (Hoyas) What the heck is a Hoya, Eagles will soar
Spokane Conservation District Non-Point Source Pollution Project Implementation Walt Edelen, Water Resources Program Manager
Technical Assistance BMPs/cost-share Funding Free site assessments and consultations Workshops/trainings Volunteers Demonstration projects Publications and brochures Peer to Peer assistance
Livestock BMP Projects Riparian Fence (3) Roof Runoff Structures (5) Heavy Use Areas (5) Off Creek Water Facility (3) Waste Storage Facilities – Static (4) – Aerated (4) Sub Surface Drainage (3) – 1100 $60,000 in cost share
Before After
Shoreline Restoration Hangman Creek Newman Lake – 150 Lake Spokane – 120
Hangman Project 1600 of streambank STEPL Model N Reduction of 4497 lb/yr P Reduction of 1042 lb/yr Sediment reduction of 559 t/yr
Newman Lake Shoreline Project 150 of shoreline protection Bio-technical design Wave attenuation Volunteers
Lake Spokane 120 of shoreline Bulkhead removal Shoreline naturalized
On-Site Septic System Program Many systems before 1974 standards Thousands of OSS threaten groundwater Costs to replace can be approximately $15K NEW Program! Provide low interest loans for – Repair, Replacement, Connections – Available in fall of 2013
Agricultural BMPs – Direct Seed Improves soil tilth Reduces soil erosion Improves water quality Improves air quality Moisture savings Economic benefits
Direct Seed Loan Program Low interest loan program (equipment) 17 counties in WA and ID Mentor program available Assessing acres in program Assessing impact to region and counties
Hangman Creek AWEP Program $1.2 Million (Special EQIP Program) PracticeNRCS CodeAcres/ft Cons. Tillage (Direct seed, Mulch Till)329, /5080 Nutrient Mgt.5906,500 Filter strips3933 Critical area planting3428 Riparian Fencing3821,300 Water and Sediment Control Basin6381 Grassed Waterway4127 Integrated Pest Management5954,098