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THE CACHE-RICH LOCAL WORK GROUP

THE CACHE-RICH LOCAL WORK GROUP. Presented by: S. Bruce Karren , North Cache CD Chairman and LWG Chairman (2013-2014) Bracken Henderson, Zone 1 Resource Coordinator Thayne Mickelson, Utah Conservation Commission Executive Director

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THE CACHE-RICH LOCAL WORK GROUP

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  1. THE CACHE-RICH LOCAL WORK GROUP Presented by: S. Bruce Karren, North Cache CD Chairman and LWG Chairman (2013-2014) Bracken Henderson, Zone 1 Resource Coordinator Thayne Mickelson, Utah Conservation Commission Executive Director Jon Hardman, NRCS District Conservationist

  2. THE CACHE-RICH LOCAL WORK GROUP • Functions as a “Clearing House” for projects and ideas • Meets twice annually (Spring & Fall) • Three Conservation Districts (North Cache, Blacksmith Fork and Rich) • Utah Association of Conservation Districts • State Agencies • Utah Dept. of Ag and Food (UDAF) • Utah Dept. of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) • Division of Water Quality (DWQ) • Federal Agencies • USDA–NRCS • USDA-FSA • USF&WS • Local Government • Cache County Council • Multicounty (Cache & Rich)

  3. WHAT IS WORKING WELL … • County by County Resource Assessments • Top Five Priorities Identified • Updated every five years (reviewed annually) • Grill the Districts • In the fall of the year • Stakeholders & Public Input • Broader than just NRCS Conservation Programs • Consensus on Priorities regardless of County or Conservation District • Good Coordination amongst participants

  4. WHAT’S NOT WORKING WELL … • Changing Programs, Priorities, & Deadlines • Participation with some Agencies (FS, BLM, UDWR, FFSL) • Pre-meeting project/proposal development

  5. RECOMMENDATIONS • County Resource Assessments (www.UACD.org) • USDA/Districts Open House (Grill the District Day) • Clearly defined LWG roles and purpose (Clearing House) • Use of Technology (Outreach & Participation) • Pre-meeting Preparation (Project Proposals further developed)

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