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Sheridan County Conservation District Receives Two Grants For Power Plant Reclamation

April 14, 2022 Kevin Koile

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. The money will be used to remediate soil contamination and debris at the site. District…

Tongue River/Acme Power Plant Diversion Could Be Removed Soon

April 6, 2022 Kevin Koile

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, so that the power plant could get some water for its operations. The plant closed…

Sheridan County Conservation District Presents 2022 Partner Awards

March 2, 2022 Kevin Koile

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 and Chelsea Winslow, all of which work for the US Department of Agriculture. The district…

Sheridan County Conservation District Marks 50 Years

February 2, 2022 Kevin Koile

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 Sheridan County Conservation District. The district is made up of three former districts that consolidated…

Financial Assistance Available For Spring 2022 Water Quality Improvement Projects

January 5, 2022 Kevin Koile

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 water improvement projects along the Tongue, Goose and Prairie Dog creeks. Such projects include fencing…

SCCD Annual Tree Program Is Underway

December 8, 2021 Kevin Koile

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 low-cost conservation seedling trees to Sheridan County residents for conservation practices such as windbreaks, living…

Public Not Complaining About Reclamation Work At Acme Power Plant

December 8, 2021 Kevin Koile

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 to provide updates on what’s going on at the site and what still needs to…

Sheridan County Conservation District To Update The Public On Acme Power Plant

November 3, 2021 Kevin Koile

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 a public meeting on Tuesday, November 9th from 5:30 until 6:30pm at the Fulmer Public…

Sheridan County Conservation District Checking Goose Creek Water

October 6, 2021 Kevin Koile

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 locations along the Goose Creek Watershed. Monitoring occurs on a yearly rotation between the Goose…

Oil Recycling Collection Facilities To Continue In Rural Sheridan County

September 8, 2021 Kevin Koile

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 towns of Dayton and Clearmont to provide oil recycling collection facilities. The recycling program is…

Sheridan County Conservation District Members To Speak At National Conference

August 4, 2021 Kevin Koile

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 the National Brownfields Training Conference in December. The Conference, which will take place in Oklahoma…

Sheridan Engineering Company To Study Possible Removal Of Tongue River Diversion

July 21, 2021 Kevin Koile

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 granted permission to WWC Engineering of Sheridan, to study and come up with plans and…

Sheridan County Conservation District FY 2022 Budget Much Larger Than Normal

July 8, 2021 Kevin Koile

The Sheridan County Conservation District is not complaining about the new budget it gets to work with, for the 2022 fiscal year. Recently the board approved a budget of 930-thousand dollars, which is about 2 and one-half to 3 times the normal amount. Most of that money comes from federal,…

Sheridan County Conservation District Moving Forward With 2022 Fiscal Year Budget

July 6, 2021 Kevin Koile

Supporting local efforts to improve water quality as well as continuing reclamation work of the old Acme Power plant area are some of the projects that the Sheridan County Conservation District hopes to work on with a new budget. District members recently approved their fiscal year 2022 budget of $930,000,…

Tongue River Water Diversion Could Be Altered Near Power Plant

June 10, 2021 Kevin Koile

A portion of the Tongue River that was altered in the past could be set back or partially set back to the way it was. Next week the Sheridan County Conservation District will send out requests for cost estimate proposals, to either remove, partially remove or alter the diversion in…