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The 2018 Wyoming Watershed Progress Report and 2018 Executive Summary are now available!
The progress report is presented in a new format, an interactive map application, that shows activities conducted within each of Wyoming's watersheds.
The progress report is presented in a new format, an interactive map application, that shows activities conducted within each of Wyoming's watersheds.
LIVESTOCK WATER STORAGE TANKS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION
By Tim Kellogg, NRCS
As we all enjoy the average to above average precipitation this year most of us are not thinking about wildfires in the county. But as it turns warmer and dryer later in the summer the occurrences of fires will increase. One of the challenges that our fire department faces, while battling wildfire, is easy access to water for their engines. Often the fire department must dispatch a water tender to a fire to supply the water needed for fire suppression. Depending on terrain the tender may be a few miles from the fire. This means more travel time to a water source and takes time and personnel away from the fire line.
This concern was identified as one of the many challenges facing firefighters in Campbell County at one of the Regional Hazard Mitigation meetings that were held this past spring. One of the solutions mentioned was to assist firefighters in identifying the locations of the livestock water storage tanks on the ranches around the county.
Dale Izatt, CCFD, and Tim Kellogg, NRCS, discussed this after the meeting and came up with a proposal: Landowners could voluntarily give the location of their storage tanks to CCFD and the Gillette NRCS field office to create a digital map layer for the fire department to use during fire season.
In order for NRCS to share the location of potential water resources with CCFD, each landowner would need to give NRCS signed written permission.
If you are interested in being part of this voluntary effort or have questions, please contact Tim Kellogg at the Gillette NRCS field office located 601 4J Court, Suite C or call 307-696-4446.
By Tim Kellogg, NRCS
As we all enjoy the average to above average precipitation this year most of us are not thinking about wildfires in the county. But as it turns warmer and dryer later in the summer the occurrences of fires will increase. One of the challenges that our fire department faces, while battling wildfire, is easy access to water for their engines. Often the fire department must dispatch a water tender to a fire to supply the water needed for fire suppression. Depending on terrain the tender may be a few miles from the fire. This means more travel time to a water source and takes time and personnel away from the fire line.
This concern was identified as one of the many challenges facing firefighters in Campbell County at one of the Regional Hazard Mitigation meetings that were held this past spring. One of the solutions mentioned was to assist firefighters in identifying the locations of the livestock water storage tanks on the ranches around the county.
Dale Izatt, CCFD, and Tim Kellogg, NRCS, discussed this after the meeting and came up with a proposal: Landowners could voluntarily give the location of their storage tanks to CCFD and the Gillette NRCS field office to create a digital map layer for the fire department to use during fire season.
In order for NRCS to share the location of potential water resources with CCFD, each landowner would need to give NRCS signed written permission.
If you are interested in being part of this voluntary effort or have questions, please contact Tim Kellogg at the Gillette NRCS field office located 601 4J Court, Suite C or call 307-696-4446.
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Schedule Of Events
December 24-25
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Campbell County Conservation District Office Closed
December 31-January 1
New Year'sEve and New Year's Day, Campbell County Conservation District Office Closed
January 8
CCCD Board Meeting, 4PM Campbell County Conservation District Office
January 15
Soil Health Workshop #3, 10AM -2PM Campbell County Public Library - Wyoming Room
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