Programs for district landowners
The Butte Soil & Water Conservation District has joined the CoCoRaHS network and will be reporting daily precipitation from a location south of Arco. The data can be viewed here: https://maps.cocorahs.org/
For more information about CoCoRaHS, or to become a volunteer, visit https://www.cocorahs.org/
The Butte SWCD also has an Ambient weather station located at the same location. The weather data can be accessed here: https://ambientweather.net/dashboard/ae4fe03b87798a75d7dd663a1d01c0d1
For more information about CoCoRaHS, or to become a volunteer, visit https://www.cocorahs.org/
The Butte SWCD also has an Ambient weather station located at the same location. The weather data can be accessed here: https://ambientweather.net/dashboard/ae4fe03b87798a75d7dd663a1d01c0d1
Agricultural Chemical Container Recycling
In 2020, the Butte SWCD was awarded a grant provided by the Friends of the National Association of Conservation District (NACD) to build a recycling bin for empty agricultural chemical containers. Located at Valley Ag in Arco, the bin is free for the public to use and is open 24/7.
Please triple rinse containers and remove all labels and lids.
In 2020, the Butte SWCD was awarded a grant provided by the Friends of the National Association of Conservation District (NACD) to build a recycling bin for empty agricultural chemical containers. Located at Valley Ag in Arco, the bin is free for the public to use and is open 24/7.
Please triple rinse containers and remove all labels and lids.
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No-Till Drill Rental The Butte SWCD has a 12' no-till drill for rent for District residents. The drill has the capacity for planting large grains, grass, and native flower seeds. Rates: $12/acre with a $100 day minimum. To schedule, contact Todd Perkes by calling or texting at 208-589-3157. BRING A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE AND THE RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH YOU TO THE PICK-UP POINT. |
Funding for the no-till drill provided by the Butte SWCD, Northwest Farm Credit Services, Office of Species Conservation, and the Idaho Fish and Game Department.
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Roller Crimper Rental - The Nature Conservancy
Roller Crimper Rental - Available Statewide
15 ft. with transport wheels
$6/acre
Contact: Brad Johnson at 208-521-8058
Roller Crimper Rental - Available Statewide
15 ft. with transport wheels
$6/acre
Contact: Brad Johnson at 208-521-8058
Idaho USDA Conservation Programs
The following is a list of natural resource conservation programs that are generally available within the Butte SWCD. The programs are managed by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). For additional details, visit Idaho NRCS' website.
Financial Assistance
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
- Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
- Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
- Agricultural Land Easements (ALE)
- Cheatgrass Challenge
- Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI)
- Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE)
- Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI)
- Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) programs - https://nrcs.stg.platform.usda.gov/conservation-basics/conservation-by-state/idaho/inflation-reduction-act-idaho
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance is provided to assist land users, communities, units of state and local government, tribes and other federal agencies in planning and implementing conservation systems to:
Technical assistance is provided to assist land users, communities, units of state and local government, tribes and other federal agencies in planning and implementing conservation systems to:
- Reduce erosion
- Improve soil and water quality
- Improve and conserve wildlife
- Improve air quality
- Improve pasture and range condition
- Reduce upstream flooding
- Improve woodlands
NRCS assistance to individuals is provided through conservation districts in accordance with a mutual agreement signed by the Secretary of Agriculture, Governor of Idaho, and each conservation district. Assistance is provided to land users voluntarily applying conservation and to those who much comply with local and State laws and regulations.
Land users may choose to use the new Technical Service Provider Program where they select someone within the private sector to provide assistance on conservation planning. Contact your local NRCS office for details.
Land users may choose to use the new Technical Service Provider Program where they select someone within the private sector to provide assistance on conservation planning. Contact your local NRCS office for details.
Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission ProgramsCREP in Idaho is designed to address water shortages in the Eastern Snake River Plain, an area that extends from King Hill to Ashton.The Conservation Commission invites landowners to apply for low-interest loans to install conservation measures on private property. Eligible projects address soil and water issues, like improving riparian areas or enhancing fish and wildlife habitat.
- Water Quality Program for Agriculture (WQPA)
