LCCD publishes a quarterly newsletter for farmers and ranchers in the county.CD is promoting conservation and natrual resources in Lander County, Nevada.
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In this Issue:
Spray Tank for Lease
The Lander County Conservation District's pickup mounted spray tank is available to Lander County farmers and ranchers. The equipment can be leased for $50 per day. If you would like to use the spray tank, please contact Lesley Bunch at (775)-635-5565.
Don't forget to take advantage of the LCCD Cost Share Programs.
-- Noxious Weed Control Program
-- Range Improvement Program
Call for an application .
Weed Control Tidbits
  Some of us get a little careless with soil sterilants from time to time…especially around barns and livestock holding facilities. A soil sterilant is a herbicide that will kill a broad range of plants…anything from knapweed to cheatgrass to momma's favorite cottonwood. And they can remain active in the soil for up to 10 years. They gradually leach into the soil profile and it can be easy to be fooled into thinking they are gone. Especially when you see weeds germinating as soon as the 2nd year after application. Don't be fooled.

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NORTHEAST NEVADA SNOW SURVEY
 January, 2007 Report

  The dry month of January-April catalyzed with no significant snow pack in northeastern Nevada watersheds. The combined effects of elevated daytime temperatures and zero precipitation combined with the very cold nights resulted in very little run offs. Streams are below average for the period.

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Lander County
Conservation District Supervisors

Gerrit Bakkerl, Chariman
Tom Reichertr, Vice-Chairman
Paul Tomera, Member
John Filippini, Member
Pete Tomera, Member
Rod Davis, County Representative
Lesley Bunch, District Clerk
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Important Dates
5/31/07 - Memorial Day/ Closed
7/4/07 - Independence Day
7/5/07 - Office Closed
September - LCCD Board Meeting
November - Supervisor Elections

Conservation News….

...is published quarterly by the Lander County Conservation District (LCCD), to inform Lander County producers and interested publics about the activities of the District. The newsletter is mailed free of charge to Lander County farmers and ranchers and is available through the LCCD office at 815 North 2nd Street, Battle Mountain, NV 89820, or by calling
(775) 635-5565.

Editor
Lesley Bunch
District Clerk
(775) 635-5565
barb-richardson@nv.nacd.net.org

Correspondence may be sent to:
Conservation News
Lander County Conservation District
815 North 2nd Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
Phone: (775) 635-5565
Fax: (775) 635-8309
www.lccdnv.org

Hilltop Drift Fence Sponsored by the Lander
County Conservation District (LCCD)

During the fall and during early winter range cattle get into trouble in the Hilltop area, a few miles southeast of Battle Mountain. The issues of control of the cattle as they drift off the high country in the fall of each year, the hazard of cattle on and along Hilltop Road, and a growing antagonism between Tomera Ranches (owner of the cattle) and scattered rural homeowners stemming from cattle invading unfenced yards have caused LCCD to look for a solution. Fencing the cattle out of the developed area is a logical and obvious solution.

Nearly eight miles of fence was proposed. It would run on an east/west line from the existing fence along old Highway 8A, several miles north of the Martin Ranch, to the southwest corner of the Barrows hay farm, now owned by Tomera Ranches. This fence would separate the area of privately owned open range from the scattered homes and ownerships of the Hilltop Area.

The LCCD made signiificant progress and the fence is now a reality. The Battle Mountain BLM Field Office supplied the necessary fencing materials, Lander County supplied and installed cattle guards where the fence crosses public roads, Tomera Ranches will maintain the fence now that it is built. The LCCD financed construction that was provided by Teresa Hotell's Fencing Company.

As long as the fence remains in tact the residents will not have to worry about the dangers of the cattle on the hilltop road. One major accomplishment of the LCCD.


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Training Announcement:
Assessing Proper Functioning Condition of Riparian Areas & Grazing Management for Riparian Areas

Nothing to report at this time.

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USDA NATURAL RESOURCES
CONSERVATION SERVICE
Snow Course Data

Jan-April 30 , 2007 Date
Read		 Snow
Depth 		Water
Content 		Last
Year		 Avg.
1971-2000 		% of
Avg.
Snow Course
(by Basin)		 ELEV.(ft)
UPPER HUMBOLDT RIVER
Corral Canyon 8500 4/1 43 14.5 10.9 17.8 81%
Dorsey Basin 8100 4/1 19 7.6 9.3 15.5 49%
Green Mountain 8000 4/1 24 6.8 8.6 14.7 13%
Lamoille #3 7700

4/1

 20 8.9 8.9 14.5 61%
Draw Creek 7200 4/1 26 8.6 3.5 11.7 74%
Basin Wide Water Content % of Average*
58%
LOWER HUMBOLDT RIVER
Big Creek Summit 8700 4/1 39 16.5 11.6 19.3 85%
Granite Peak 7800 4/1 45 19.7 16.1 25.1 78%
Buckskin Lower 6700 4/1 - 8.6 0.0 8.5 101%
Lewis Peak 7400 4/1 22 8.1 3.0 - -
Lamance Creek 6000 4/1 13 5.4 0.0 10.1 53%
Basin Wide Water Content % of Average*
92%
EASTERN NEVADA
Berry Creek 9100 4/1 34 14.1 12.9 15.4 94%
Ward Mountain 9200 4/1 22 8.1 9.4 12.1 67%
Diamond Peak 8000 4/1 - 0.0 0.0 5.7 0%
Basin Wide Water Content % of Average*
61%

All readings listed above are fro Snotel Automated Depth Sensors
* = Basin Wide Water Content % of AVerage-average includes several additional sites with the Basin.

For more information go to:
www.nv.nrcs.usda.gov/snow.htm

Provided by Jim Evans, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Check out the new Noxious Weed Identification & Control Methods Handbook & Revegetation Guide
 The first handbook is free to all Lander County residents.
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MISSION STATEMENT:
The Lander County Conservation District will be the leader on natural resource management by providing technical, educational and financial assistance (as available) to all Lander County
land users.