Hubbard County Soil And Water Conservation District

This document provides an overview of the 'One Watershed, One Plan' (1W1P) program by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). The program supports local government partnerships in developing prioritized, targeted, and measurable comprehensive watershed management plans. Key principles include planning at a major watershed scale, aligning local plans with state strategies, fostering collaboration between entities, and addressing water quality and quantity, groundwater, drinking water, habitat, and recreation issues. The program aims to encourage regional partnerships and diverse funding beyond individual water management projects.

The meeting addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key discussions included reviewing and approving the Treasurer's Report, noting a fund balance of $122,693.14 and a goal to reach $500,000 over several years. Updates were provided on the Buffer Law fund allocations and the introduction of the Forest Erosion and Reduce Nutrient tool (FERN). The Board handled an Old Business action item regarding a clarity amendment for the July bill consensus, and approved adopting a specific PFMLA ShelterPoint policy for 2026. New Business focused on using remaining Soil Health Funds for frost seeding projects in November, agreeing to act as a pickup location for Tick Study Testing Kits, authorizing the District Manager to sign documents for the CPL Bender Creek Grant, approving the 2026 tree order form and costs, and approving the gold investment option for NACD dues. The Board also delegated signing authority for all Hubbard SWCD projects under $2,000 to the district manager and authorized the submission of the NACD TA grant proposal and the Keep It Clean Proposal. The 2024 Audit was approved, and following a closed session for the administration assistant's annual evaluation, the board approved changing the title of the administration bookkeeping assistant to office manager, extending employment, and increasing the salary to $32.50 an hour, retroactive to the anniversary date.

The Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District's 2021 Work Plan and 2020 Report outlines annual priorities and reviews accomplishments to manage and protect natural resources. Key strategic priorities for 2021 include building a professional and skilled SWCD team, strengthening community partnerships and sustainable operations, protecting wetlands, forests, shorelands, and streams for clean water and wildlife habitat, maintaining and enhancing productive working lands, and fostering community education and outreach. The document provides a roadmap for local assistance to protect soil and water resources for present and future generations.

The Hubbard County Local Water Management Plan (HCLWMP) outlines a proactive, efficient, customer-focused, organized, and innovative approach to protecting, preserving, and improving the county's water resources. Covering the period from 2016 to 2026, the plan focuses on four main strategic priorities: Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) management, Surface Water Quality and Quantity Improvement and Protection, Groundwater Quality and Quantity Improvement and Protection, and Land Use and Habitat Protection for Water Quality. It aims to promote sound hydrologic management, effective environmental protection, and efficient resource management for the benefit of Hubbard County's citizens.

This document outlines the Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District's 2020 work plan and reports on 2019 accomplishments. The 2020 priorities focus on building community partnerships and sustainable operations, protecting wetland and forest resources to promote clean drinking water and wildlife habitat, protecting and enhancing shoreland and stream corridors, maintaining and enhancing the productive capacity of working lands, and fostering community education and outreach. The overall aim is to manage and protect the district's soil, water, forests, wildlife, and recreational resources for present and future generations.