Water and Soil

Water and Soil Quality and Improvement Programs

North Platte Valley Conservation District Rain Collection Barrel Cost-Share Program

Are you wanting to conserve water, prevent flooding and erosion? Or maybe storm water runoff is seeping into your foundation. NPVCD is promoting water conservation by providing a 50% cost share on this 50 gallon plastic collection barrel. Cost - share is first come first serve and there are a limited number of barrels for sale. If you would like to purchase a rain collection barrel contact our office at 307-532-4880 Ext. 101. Applicants must be in the NPVCD boundaries to receive cost-share funding.

North Platte Valley Conservation District Household Composter Cost - Share Program

Household Composting is a great way to reduce waste while adding benefits to your soil. NPVCD is offering a 50% cost share program on this 43 gallon dual sided composter. Composter comes with a compost accelerator packet and a pair of gloves. Cost-share is first come first serve and there are a limited number of composters for sale. If you would like to purchase a composter, please contact our office at 307-532-4880 Ext. 101. Applicants must be in the NPVCD boundaries to receive cost-share funding.

Solar Well Conversion Program
Solar well conversion projects are sponsored by NPVCD and SGCD to offer an incentive for producers and landowners to implement natural resource conservation practices that relate to soil erosion, water quality and quantity, energy conservation and improving wildlife habitat. All projects must be approved by your district and must meet board standards and specifications.

Cost-share funding available is 50% of the total project costs up to $2,500
Only one cost-share may be awarded per landowner per fiscal year
Any additional financial assistance from any other Federal or State agency program will render the project ineligible for cost-share.
Cost-share will be issued as reimbursement after project completion, which includes documentation, receipts and inspection.

If you would like more information or want to submit an application please visit our office or call 307-532-4880 Ext. 101

Small Water Project Development
Small Water Project Development is sponsored by NPVCD and SGCD to provide producers and landowners opportunity to implement water resource conservation practices. 50% cost share funding up to $35,000 for expenses is provided by the Wyoming Water Development Commission (WWDC) on a reimbursement basis after project completion, which includes documentation, receipts and inspection. Applications are due into the WWDC by November 15th of each year, applications must be submitted to your district board prior to the September board meeting for approval. Projects may include:

Construction/Rehabilitation for Small Stock Ponds
Well Construction or Enlargement for Quantity and Quality Water Delivery
Solar Platforms
Pipelines and Conveyance Facilities
Wetland Development for Ground Water Recharge
Stream Bank Stability -Water Quality Improvement or Erosion Control

If you would like more information or want to submit an application please visit our office or call 307-532-4880 Ext. 101

Domestic Water Well Testing
Domestic Well Water Testing is provided by North Platte Valley and South Goshen Districts free of charge each year if funding is available. Please check with your district office for more information or call 307-532-4880 Ext. 101.
You can find general information regarding water quality from the EPA website.

Haney Soil Testing
The Haney test was developed by Rick Haney of United States Department of Agriculture-Ag Research Service in Temple, Texas.

The Haney test uses unique soil extracts in the lab to determine what quantity of soil nutrients are available to soil microbes. This test also evaluates soil health indicators such as soil respiration (Solvita CO2 burst test) , water-soluble organic carbon and organic nitrogen and their ratio. These results indicate the amount of food that is readily available to soil microbes and is sensitive to measuring root exudates and decomposed organic material. These numbers should be used as a comparison over time to determine progress in improving soil health.

Other test results included in the Haney test are: nitrate, ammonia, phosphate, aluminum, iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and sodium.
NPVCD and SGCD provides a cost-share funded Haney Soil Test to constituents within NPVCD and SGCD districts throughout the year. Cost-share includes one free test per applicant per year. To register for your free soil test please call or visit the office. To better understand your test results watch here!