The Sheridan County Conservation District was awarded a $585,000 Cleanup Grant through the US Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Program to address asbestos contamination at the former Acme Power Plant. The focus of the grant is
The Sheridan County Conservation District is in the early stages of examining the budget for the next fiscal year. For budget year 2023, the estimated budget is about $875,000, which is down from $930,000 in
Various water bodies in Sheridan County will soon be inspected but it’s not being done to determine how the water tastes. Members of the Sheridan County Conservation District will soon start their summer season water
The soil around the old Acme Power Plant will soon be less hazardous and safe for public use. Recently the Sheridan County Conservation District received a $500-thousand sub-grant from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
An obstacle in the Tongue River near the old Acme Power Plant could soon be removed. During the second half of last year, contractors studied the diversion that was placed in the river long ago,
Three individuals who have helped support programs and activities within the Sheridan County Conservation District have been recognized for their contributions. Recently the district awarded its 2022 Conservation Partner Awards to Andrew Cassiday, Oakley Ingersoll
One subdivision of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture is about to celebrate its semi centennial of conserving, reclaiming and improving land and waterways in Sheridan County. Thursday, February 3rd marks the 50th anniversary of the
The rivers may be frozen for now, but it’s time to start thinking about what improvements could be made once things thaw out. The Sheridan County Conservation District is accepting requests for assistance with spring-time
While planting season is over, it’s time to start thinking big and early about the next planting season. The Sheridan County Conservation District is accepting orders for their annual Conservation Tree Program. The program provides
It’s a work in progress but those working on reclamation of the old Acme Power Plant site say the public understands what’s going on. Last month the Sheridan County Conservation District held two public meetings
It may not look like much has been done at the old Acme Power Plant, but those that are working on it are ready to update the public. The Sheridan County Conservation District has scheduled
The Sheridan County Conservation District is checking various areas to make sure the quality of Sheridan County’s water is good for the environment. Between mid-May and mid-September, the district completed field sampling at 17 various
Rural residents in Sheridan County will continue to have 2 places to recycle their used motor oil. The Sheridan County Conservation District Board Of Trustees has recommended that the district continue its agreements with the
Reclamation work that’s being done at the site of the old Acme Power Plant has been noticed by a national group. The Sheridan County Conservation District has been selected to speak about the work at
A study is underway to see if a diversion in the Tongue River can be partially removed, completely removed, or to see if it’s better to leave it alone. The Sheridan County Conservation District recently
