Clallam Conservation District- Services We Offer

Services We Offer
About Us Announcements Backyard Conservation Links Meetings Native Plant Sale Newsletter Projects Reports Services We Offer Upcoming Events Home	Cost-Sharing Programs CCD will share the cost associated with installing best management practices such as riparian fencing, stock watering tanks, composting facilities, roof runoff management systems, and other conservation practices. Practices that are eligible for cost sharing generally address water quality concerns and/or the habitat of threatened or endangered species. CCD will reimburse up to 75% of the cost of practice implementation, depending on the practice. District cost sharing is dependent on the availability of grant funding. Call CCD today to find out more information about the cost sharing programs or see the Cost Sharing Policy. Technical Assistance Clallam Conservation District provides information and technical assistance to landowners. Staff are available to provide free on-site assistance on many topics including, but not limited to: Soils Information Stream and Wetland Restoration and Protection Bank Stabilization Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Native Plantings Irrigation Water Management Forest Stewardship Livestock Related Mud and Manure Management including roof runoff management, heavy use areas, and compost bins; Pasture Management, Stock Watering and much more.
Development of Farm Plans Clallam Conservation District can work with you to create a plan that will outline the actions that can be done on your property to meet your management goals, while protecting water quality and other natural resources. Some of the things considered in a plan are soil type, slope of the land, type of livestock or crops, streams and other water bodies, mud and manure management, and pasture/forestland health. Farm conservation plans will, among other things, ensure better water quality for you, your neighbors and your animals; provide wildlife habitat; produce more grass for grazing; save money because your land is more productive over the long-term; make your property more attractive; and improve the health of your livestock. Please contact Clallam Conservation District if you would like more information on farm conservation planning.
Soil Testing Program We can help you test the fertility of soils in your gardens, lawns and pastures. Soil tests provide information on fertilizer needs, helping you to save time and money, as well as protecting the environment from contaminated runoff or groundwater pollution caused by overfertilization. For a $18 fee a sample of your soil will be sent to a certified lab to be tested for pH, nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium, organic matter, and cation exchange capacity. When the results come back we can help you interpret them and determine how to proceed with recommendations given by the soil-testing lab. For instructions on how to sample your soil please refer to our soil testing brochure. Guest Speakers Staff offer presentations upon request, which are tailored to specific audiences. Presentations can cover a wide range of topics, including, stormwater management, mud, manure and pasture management, irrigation water management, soil testing, landscaping with native plants and other natural resource related topics. Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) CREP is a voluntary program that offers agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers financial payments to restore riparian habitats on their land. Land eligible for enrollment in CREP must be alongside salmon habitat streams. Landowners receive annual rental payments on the land enrolled in CREP and contracts last from 10-15 years. The rental payment is 200% of the standard rental rate for the type of soil found on the land. Call the CCD or visit the link below to learn more about the benefits of CREP. Enrolling in CREP is a great way to address rural environmental problems and can increase farm income too! Visit the CREP web site at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/dafp/cepd/crep.htm for more information.
Manure Share Program The District maintains a list of those who want livestock manure, as well as a list of suppliers. Give us a call to be added to the list.
Clallam Conservation District 1601 E. Front St., Bldg/Suite A Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360) 452-1912 ext. 5 ccd-info@wa.nacdnet.org