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Carter County Long Range Plan 2020 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE EKALAKA FIELD OFFICE CARTER COUNTY, MT LONG RANGE PLAN MAY 2020 FOREWORD The Ekalaka NRCS LONG RANGE PLAN (LRP) is a guide to direct Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation planning in Carter County. This plan was prepared by Rebecca Knapp, DC, with input from the Carter County Conservation District (CCCD); the CCCD Administrator, Stephanie Carroll; the Local Work Group (LWG); and fellow NRCS and Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Montana (SWCDM) staff members, including Lauren Manninen (NRCS Soil Conservationist), AJ Limberger (NRCS Range Management Specialist), and Jalyn Klauzer (SWCDM Range and Wildlife Conservationist). This document considers and incorporates sections of the existing CCCD Long Range Plan document, which is currently under revision. Many thanks to Alissa Wolenetz, who gathered and updated county information prior to drafting the CCCD LRP, and to Johnna Cameron (Miles City Area Office NRCS Area Planner) for providing the County Resource Maps associated with this document. CONTENTS SECTION I | INTRODUCTION Provides information regarding this plan’s vision, mission, purpose, participating entities, and time frame. SECTION II | INVENTORY Includes an inventory of the known resources within the boundaries of Carter County, and presents a detailed analysis of the current resource situation. SECTION III | ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONSERVATION ACTIVITY Includes current Integrated Data for Enterprise Analysis (IDEA), Performance Result System (PRS), and Program Contract System (ProTracts) data. Details past knowledge of NRCS planning activity in Carter County. SECTION IV | NATURAL RESOURCE PROBLEMS AND DESIRED FUTURE OUTCOMES Contains information on local issues and goals, as determined and prioritized by the LWG and/or Technical Advisory Committee. BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDICES Appendix A: County Resource Maps and Charts Appendix B: County MLRA Descriptions Appendix C: Extracts from “Botanical and Vegetation Survey of Carter County, Montana: Bureau of Land Management-Administered Lands” (1998) SECTION I | INTRODUCTION GENERAL The Ekalaka NRCS LONG RANGE PLAN is of local significance and is a plan of action to assist the Carter County Conservation District with soil and water conservation planning, which includes: 1. Resource conservation and development planning; 2. Comprehensive land use planning; 3. Environmental enhancement planning; and 4. Pollution abatement planning. This plan . 1. Considers public input and established policy; 2. Considers natural resource inventory and analysis; 3. Considers CCCD and NRCS objectives and goals; 4. Establishes conservation planning priorities; 5. Recognizes problems and opportunities for the wise use and development of natural resources in Carter County; 6. Coordinates the efforts of local producers, NGO’s and agencies; 7. Considers potential financial and technical resources; and 8. Is adaptive by nature, changing and updating to reflect current and/or future situations. PURPOSE The primary purpose of the CCCD and the NRCS (formerly SCS) is to provide for the conservation of soil and soil resources. Therefore, by necessity, the CCCD and NRCS are also involved in water conservation, grazing land management (including grazable forestlands) and the management and conservation of all related lands. The declaration of policy in Montana Statute pertinent to conservation districts is included below. 76-15-102. Declaration of policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the legislature to provide for the conservation of soil and soil resources of this state, for the control and prevention of soil erosion, for the prevention of floodwater and sediment damages, and for furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water and thereby to preserve natural resources, control floods, prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base, protect public lands, and protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state.1 In the past, technical and financial assistance has primarily been an agency role. Moving forward, funding from NGO’s and grants will be coupled with agency funding to provide financial assistance for focused conservation efforts. Conservation work in Carter County has traditionally been oriented toward agriculture, for this is the use to which most land and water resources have been allocated. There is now public pressure for diverse land use as well as quality environment. We recognize that soil conservation leads to the enhancement of water quality, natural beauty, and wildlife; the preservation of scenic places, historic sites, and unique natural areas; and the improvement of environmental health, job opportunities, and public education. POLICY AND OBJECTIVES This LRP defines the jurisdiction, policies, goals and objectives, and working procedures of the CCCD and NRCS. This document considers both private and public lands. INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS The LRP explains and evaluates past and present natural resource conditions, conservation work and conservation achievements in Carter County. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES (PLANNING ALTERNATIVES) The Ekalaka NRCS Long Range Plan identifies and documents conservation problems (resource concerns) and opportunities recognized by CCCD supervisors, cooperating agencies (USFS, BLM, DNRC, DEQ), advisory groups (i.e. the LWG) and local organizations. The plan will outline measures to address local resource concerns and develop best management practices for the sustainable use of Carter County’s natural resources. ANNUAL WORK PLAN AND PRIORITIZATION The LRP establishes broad priorities for conservation work in Carter County and will be utilized to formulate the Ekalaka NRCS Field Office Annual Plan of Operations and Targeted Implementation Plans (TIP’s) for focused conservation. REFERENCE, INFORMATION AND OUTREACH The collection of information in this planning document may be used as reference material and for outreach purposes by NRCS staff, the CCCD, other conservation agencies, Carter County commissioners, land use planners, researchers, educators, USDA program participants, land owners-managers-occupiers-developers, etc. 1 Montana Code Annotated § 76-15-102 (2019). Specified code can be accessed at https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0760/chapter_0150/part_0010/section_0020/0760-0150-0010-0020.html. WORKING RELATIONS Informal working relations have been established, or are desired, with the following entities: Federal US Environmental Protection Agency US Army Corps of Engineers USDA - USFS – Camp Crook, SD USDA – Fort Keogh USDI – BLM USFWS State Montana Department of Environmental Quality Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Public Lands Commission Montana State University University of Montana Local/Regional Carter County Commissioners MSU Extension Services Town of Ekalaka Carter County Planning Board Carter County Museum Carter County High School Ekalaka Elementary School Carter County Superintendent of Schools and rural schools Carter County Rural Fire Department Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) Non-Governmental Associations of resource interests such as conservation organizations, economic development groups, banks, youth groups, civic groups, etc. Ekalaka Chamber of Commerce Carter County Stockgrowers Carter County Woolgrowers C&B Grazing District Little Missouri Grazing District Carter County FFA Carter County 4-H American Bird Conservancy Ducks Unlimited National Wild Turkey Federation Mule Deer Foundation Rocky Mountain Bird Conservancy Pheasants Forever Plank Stewardship Initiative Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation JURISDICTION By invitation of the Carter County Conservation District, NRCS is authorized to conduct business within the district boundaries. The CCCD is authorized by Montana statute 76-15-101. PRIVATE LANDS At the invitation of the Carter County Conservation District, the NRCS provides planning assistance on privately owned acres and deals with water, soil and related resources. NRCS strives to treat each acre according to its land use, capability class and conservation needs with consideration to landowner objectives. PUBLIC LANDS Mutual problems and opportunities for the conservation, development and use of public lands exist and are typically resolved through the cooperation of public land administrators, managers, and users. The CCCD and the Ekalaka NRCS desire closer working relations with federal land administrators on all problems concerning public land in the hope that we can effectively partner to address similar resource concerns on adjacent/adjoining public and private lands. METHOD The Ekalaka NRCS LONG RANGE PLAN (LRP) can be modified at any time but should be re- evaluated at least once every five years. As in the past, land occupiers and operators can request Conservation Technical Assistance from NRCS. This free assistance includes natural resource inventories, the development of conservation planning alternatives, and the formulation of a conservation plan and plan map. Land occupiers and operators can also sign program applications on a voluntary basis. A program application is the formal process by which an owner/operator expresses interest in a federal program, such as EQIP or CSP. ORGANIZATION, LOCATION, AND ACREAGE The Carter County Conservation District was first organized on August 28, 1941, as the result of petitions to the State Soil Conservation Committee.
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