2007 Program Menu

*Application forms and Terms and Conditions are available by clicking on the Program name.*

Soil Conservation

Bufferstrip Program - This is a strip of managed vegetation adjacent to streams and wetlands, designed to protect water quality from excess nutrients and chemicals and provide animal habitat.  The LSRBCD will funding $25/acre to a maximum of 40 acres.

Grassed Runway Program - Small watercourses that periodically run across your field can cause severe erosion, decrease crop yields, and lessen property value.  A grassed runway can correct these concerns as well as provide valuable acres of hay to offset costs.  LSRBCD will fund 80% to a maximum of $3,000 per quarter section.

Gully Erosion Control & Prevention - Millions of tons of valuable soil are lost every year in LSRBCD.  Protect your soil resources by preventing and slowing gully formation on your property.  LSRBCD will cover 80% of the costs towards your gully repair project to a maximum of $3,000.

Salinity Seed Assistance Program - Do you have areas of salinity on your property where nothing seems to grow.  We provide technical assistance and funding for seeding salt tolerant plants.  LSRBCD will fund up to $25/acre with a 20 acre maximum.

Shelterbelt Program - If you quality for PFRA trees, LSRBCD will install all field shelterbelts free of charge.  The LSRBCD will supply tree planting equipment and a technician for the installation of your field shelterbelt.

Water Conservation

Abandoned Well Sealing Program - Do you have unused wells on your property?  Aside from providing contaminants rapid access to groundwater they can pose a safety risk.  LSRBCD will seal your well upon request.  The landowner will be responsible to pay $125/well sealed.  LSRBCD will cover all other costs that are only related to sealing the well; i.e. casing or cribbing remove from well, sanitation supplies and Bentonite clay. 

Constructed Wetland Program - LSRBCD is offering technical assistance and funding to producers interested in controlling feedlot runoff and purifying runoff water by filtering it through a constructed wetland.  The manufactured wetland cells removes many contaminates present in feedlot runoff.  In the cell, contaminates are filtered by vegetation and broken down by micro-organisms. LSRBCD may fund 75% to a maximum which will be determined on a case by case basis.

Shock Chlorination - If your well water test has failed, we may be able to help.  LSRBCD will visit your well and assess it for potential contamination sources.  If you choose, LSRBCD will shock chlorinate your well to kill any bacteria. 

Water Retention Program - LSRBCD is currently investigating the potential for a small dam network in the Conservation District.  Water held on your property can serve a number of functions; recharging groundwater, water for irrigation or livestock, provide wildlife habitat and reduce flooding downstream.  LSRBCD may fund 75% of the construction costs to a maximum that will be determined on a case by case basis.

Pasture Management

Pasture Pipeline Plow Program - This is a rental unit available with technical support, used to install pasture watering systems between 18"-24" below the ground, allowing producers more control of pasture use. For $150/day, LSRBCD will delivery and provide a technician for the installation of your pasture watering system.

Riparian Fencing Program - Proper management of your sensitive streambank areas are essential not only for bank stability but maximizing stream health and riparian functions.  Fencing out these sensitive areas from heavy livestock traffic can prevent degradation.  LSRBCD will fund 70% of fencing costs to a maximum of $2,000 for natural watercourses.

Rotational Grazing Program - LSRBCD will assist producers in the creation of a rotational grazing system to improve pasture health and yield.  LSRBCD will cover 70% of interior fencing costs to a maximum of $500.

Public Education and Urban Programming

Community Naturalization Program - This program offers assistance, funding and implementation support to urban communities for the development of natural resources within town limits.  Projects can include, but are not limited to, nature trail development, interpretive signage, tree planting, riparian improvements, conservation set asides and habitat improvements.  Funding will be determined on a case by case basis.  Apply Early!

Community Education Grants - LSRBCD will provide funding, technical assistance and project implementation support to communities for the development of conservation education resources.  Projects can include workshops, seminars, interpreters, speakers, literature or publications related to sustainable land management practices, equipment such as water quality testing kits or other related educational materials.  Funding will be determined on a case by case basis.  Apply Early!

For more information about the La Salle Redboine Conservation District, please contact the LSRBCD Office.