Tag Archives: water
Lemhi SWCD 50th Anniversary
In our April/May eNewsletter, we featured a short article about the Lemhi Soil and Water Conservation District’s 50th anniversary. Here is the full article written by Jane Sandstrom, Treasurer for the Lemhi SWCD. On May 22, 2012 the Lemhi SWCD … Continue reading
Gooding High School Envirothon Team Wins State Competition
BOISE, IDAHO – On Tuesday, May 8 2012, the Gooding High School Envirothon team won the 2012 Idaho Enviorthon. In July, the team will travel to Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania to compete in the Canon Envirothon Competition July 22 to 27, 2012. … Continue reading
Thank You To Our Envirothon Sponsors!
A few weeks ago, IASCD sent a letter to businesses across Idaho asking for their financial support for Envirothon. Already we have nine organizations donate funds to help support the event! A big THANK YOU to the following: Northwest Farm … Continue reading
Welcome Back to the State Capitol!
The Idaho Association of Soil Conservation District Board of Directors drafted a letter to welcomed the state senators and representatives to the State Capitol building here in Boise. We hand delivered the letter to nearly every legislator early this morning. … Continue reading
Filed under Legislative, Outreach
IASCD Responds to Article on Rural Idaho
On December 25, 2011, the Idaho Statesman ran an informative article discussing how farms are helping rural communities in Idaho. The IASCD Board of Directors read the article, and felt one piece was missing: the role of the soil and … Continue reading
Custer SWCD In the Challis Messenger; IASCD New Office Space
We’re taking a few minutes from hanging photos, unpacking boxes, and wrapping gifts to share two news stories that featured the Custer SWCD. The first article was about Custer’s annual banquet, where a number of individuals were honored for their … Continue reading
Our New YouTube Channel and Two New Videos
The Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts is excited to announce our new YouTube channel and two videos that give a glimpse into the conservation partnership and story here in Idaho. We want to thank Imp House, LLC for their … Continue reading
Filed under Outreach
Job Announcement: Soil & Water Conservation Administrator
Last week, Sara Schmidt announced that she submitted her resignation as Idaho’s Soil and Water Conservation Administrator. While we were shocked and saddened, we know she will be a great success in her next endeavor! The State of Idaho is … Continue reading
Filed under Outreach
Proposed Changes in Idaho Power’s Voluntary Load-Control Program
Idaho Power is seeking to change a voluntary load-control program they offer to irrigation customers. As those who participate in the program know, Idaho Power turns off specific irrigation pumps during peak load hours (1pm to 8pm) between June 15 … Continue reading
