Who We Are & What We Do

We are a local governmental subdivision of the state of Wyoming as defined and established by Wyoming Conservation Districts Law.  The Washakie County Conservation District's Board of Supervisors are elected by the people of Washakie County at General Elections by popular vote.  Conservation District Board members are the only locally elected board charged specifically with the responsibility of representing local people on natural resource issues.

We do provide locally led leadership, encourage, and promote and inform through education, the conservation of natural resources.  The Washakie County Conservation District assists landowners and land managers in practicing good natural resource stewardship and conservation for the long term benefit of the people by using monitoring, partnerships, staffing resources, and the taxpayer's money as efficiently and effectively as possible. 

To learn more about Who We Are and What We Do, view our new story map by clicking on the image above. ​

​News and Events

 The Quarterly Beet
We will be issuing a quarterly newsletter in the fall, winter, spring and summer overviewing what is happening at the District, in Washakie County and beyond.  This will highlight natural resource current events, educational workshops, and other resources that are helpful in managing our landscapes.  You can find a copy of this newsletter on this site (Click Here), and posted on our FaceBook page.  For an electronic copy of this publication and to stay current on all WCCD events, sign up with our Remind 101 App.  Text @98f2c49 to 81010.

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Seedling Tree Sales are now open!  These conservation grade bareroot tree seedlings are an affordable option for your property needs.  Sold in bundles of 10 or 25, pricing starts as low at $35 per bundle (plus tax and shipping costs).  Click here to see our order form.  Orders will close on March 1, 2023.  Contact Janet for more information!

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​Cost Share Opportunities

Section 319 Upper Big Horn Sub-Basin Watershed Implementation Program

WCCD is now under contract with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality for our FY2022 319 Upper Big Horn Sub-Basin Watershed Implementation Program.  This program will help cost share for on the ground projects that implement best practices proven to help improve water quality.  We have had several producers take advantage of this program since 2015, and are excited to provide additional cost share assistance for producers over the next couple of years, or until funds have been expended.  

The Upper Big Horn Watershed is a HUC 8 sub-basin of the Big Horn Watershed.  The watershed encompasses 2, 222, 571.48 acres over several counties.  The map above shows the area within Washakie County that projects will be considered.  

The purpose of this project is to reduce bacteria and pathogens entering the Big Horn River, Sage Creek, Slick Creek, Nowater and Fifteen Mile Creek within the identified watershed.  Also included is Cottonwood Creek, but this is not currently listed as an impaired waterbody and will have lower priority.

Our goal is to drive and complete voluntary participation in water quality restoration projects to reduce bacteria and pathogen loading  within the watershed through strategic outreach and education opportunities, implementation of best management practices, as well as seeking ways to create and implement a water quality monitoring program to asses how previous 319 projects have impacted water quality conditions.

If you have a project in mind that you believe will provide a public benefit by improving our water quality and quantity, reach out to Amanda with details on how to qualify.  All applications will go through a ranking process with the Washakie Watershed Steering Committee for recommendation to the WCCD Board of Supervisors for approval.

There are many types of projects that could qualify, from rangeland to irrigated cropland, and more.  Cost share funding is available upon approval and will only be offered until all funds have been committed.
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For additional cost-share opportunities, view our cost share menu above.

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