Water Resources

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Water Resources

Pole Mountain Litigation Ruling

WACD Water Resources
Wyoming Water Coalition - Water Policy
WACD Watershed Strategic Plan

Wyoming Watersheds Progress 2005

Status of Conservation District
Water Quality Management Activities
on Impaired/Threatened Waters

Wyoming Watersheds Progress 2007

Water Resources Programs

Animal Feeding Operation Program
A true demonstration of voluntary efforts at work and the agriculture communities commitment to water quality, the WACD in partnership with the livestock industry, is currently implementing a grant program aimed at assisting agriculture producers in addressing water quality concerns caused by animal feeding operations. Twenty-one demonstration sites are being established around Wyoming. The technical assistance for these projects was provided in part by the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. These sites are located in Platte County (2), Goshen County (5), Natrona County (2), Washakie County (2), Crook County (2), Carbon County (4), Big Horn County (1), Hot Springs County (2), Lincoln County (1). This program is funded in part through a section 319 grant from the US EPA and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. WACD developed a brochure aimed at educating producers on laws & liabilities, potential pollutants, best management practices and other issues related to confined livestock operations. Included in this brochure is a producer self-evaluation that can be utilized to determine if the operation has the potential to impact water quality.

Septic System Tool Kit
To help local conservation districts address homeowner septic system issues, WACD has developed a septic system tool kit for districts to localize. The tool kit includes an informational brochure, suggested ranking criteria, a homeowner self-assessment and a homeowner contract. Each document can be edited to include local information and regulations.

The tools were developed by WACD in cooperation with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality as part of WACD’s 319 grant. The Non-Point Source task force reviewed the information in late May. For more information on the septic system program and how it ties in to watershed planning, contact the WACD watershed coordinator at 632-5716. More septic system information can be found on the EPA's website.