Cost-Share Programs
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Agricultural
Applicants must be involved in an agriculture enterprises and intend to install a conservation practice that can enhance those efforts. The SWCD will provide a maximum of $7,500 towards the installation of the practice or 60% of the cost, based on a cost-docket of conservation practices developed by the Sierra SWCD. Applications are reviewed annually in August and the board of supervisors members of the Sierra SWCD will determine who is approved at their September meeting. Practices are designed to meet NRCS standards and specifications and upon completion, the practice will be inspected to determine if it meets those requirements. Residential Sprinkler or Drip System This program is to provide financial assistance to landowners for the installation of a typical Sprinkler and/or drip irrigation systems on existing for an existing or residential lawn, ornaments, garden and/or windbreak. Homeowners could receive up to a maximum of $1,000 for their irrigation system per fiscal year, based on a cost of $1.95 per liner foot of the installed practice. This includes all costs associated with the system, including labor and materials. Applications are received year round until all funds allocated to the program are expended. Household Water Conservation The focus of this program is to provide financial assistance to homeowners in the installation of low-flow water devices, such as low-flow toilets, showerheads, and facet aerators. In addition the program will help to cost-share the expense of installing a rainwater catchment system. There is a set cost for each item, with the maximum amount that a homeowner can receive per fiscal year of $500. Applications are accepted year round until funds have been expended. Gopher Control Bounty Program Sierra SWCD offers a $3/tail bounty on gophers that are trapped within Sierra SWCD district boundaries. Tails maybe submitted any day of the month. |
Noxious Weed Program
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The Sierra County Voluntary Noxious Weed Control Program, (SCVNWCP), was implemented in 1999 as a voluntary weed management area. The purpose of forming the SCVNWCP was to educate the public of the threat associated with noxious weeds and encourage a cooperative relationship for the management of noxious weeds through a integrated management plan. Cooperation between land managers is imperative due to the diverse land management within Sierra County. In 2005, the Sierra SWCD lead the effort to convert the existing agreements into the Sierra County Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA). This conversion allowed the participants to become eligible for new funding efforts to implement noxious weed control programs.
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Conservation EducationSierra SWCD is committed to educating district citizens of all ages on the importance of our natural resources. Our district provides conservation and stewardship field days, educational programs, workshops and additional outreach efforts throughout the community to educate citizens about the need to care for our resources. If your organization is interested in having SSWCD provide a conservation demonstration or presentation, please contact our office
(575) 894-2212 x5. 
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