UINTA COUNTY EQIP PROGRAM

How EQIP is being implemented in the county:

The Uinta County Local Work Group has identified the following natural resource concerns as the top priority:

1. Grazing land Health
This local priority supports the national priority to reduce soil erosion and sedimentation from agricultural lands and promote at risk species habitat. Grazing land impacted by the ongoing drought was identified by the work group as high priorities for Uinta County. Applications for dependable water developments as an alternative to live water and Brush control treatments as part of a rotational grazing system will be given the highest priority. Spring developments or wells with tanks will be given priority over earthen pits or dikes. A properly planned and applied grazing system is the most effective strategy to prepare for drought, adapt management during drought, and help recover from drought.

2. Ground and Surface water quality affected by animal waste
This local priority supports the national priority to reduce non-point source pollution in impaired waterbodies. Waste management systems, feedlot relocation, and nutrient management will be targeted in an effort to help producers avoid regulation, and improve water quality.

3. Irrigation Water Management
This local priority supports the national priority of conservation of ground and surface water. Improved irrigation efficiencies are crucial in dealing with critical water shortages and salinity control. Practices that improve efficiency through conveyance and delivery systems for more than one operation will be given priority. Priority will also be given to planned irrigation systems that improve on-farm efficiencies.

Fund Pools:

The County EQIP funds will be allocated to the priority resource concerns as follows:
The local work group recommended that 60% of funds will go toward livestock related projects and 40% toward irrigation related projects. This is intended to stimulate more interest in range projects, since the majority of applications are for irrigation projects.

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Uinta County Grazingland Management (PDF, 8 KB)

Uinta County Irrigation Water Management (PDF, 9 KB)

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