The Conservation District is once again offering a Weed Cost Share program. Up to $1500 per landowner, $5000 for a group project or 50% of:
- Herbicide only for individual sprayers
- Commercial application costs and chemical for commercial application
- Biological controls
- Re-seeding with a native mix as approved by the Conservation District
Contract award and selection will be based on:
- New invader management
- Noxious weeds on the State and County priority lists
- Use of integrated weed management practices
- Revegetation program
- Rangeland/forestland invasive species
Applications for the program will be accepted through March 31, 2017. Projects will be ranked by the Weed District and the Conservation District. Ranking will be based on the questions in the application. Final award will be made by the Lewis & Clark Conservation District. Letters of approval and cost share amount approved will be mailed out to approved applicants.
No funds will be given out to participants until a completed reimbursement form and receipts (or copies of receipts) are submitted to the Conservation District. Deadline for submission of the form and receipts is November 1, 2017.
Be aware that these funds are considered income and a 1099-Misc will be issued if the cost share amount is $600 or greater therefore Tax ID Number (SSN or EIN) is required.
Surfactants and dyes will be covered as part of the program.
Some groups in past years have worked with a helicopter spray program. That is an approved practice; however, remember the cap is 50% or up to $1500 per landowner or $5000 for a group. For assistance in coordinating this contact Larry Hoffman at the Lewis & Clark County Weed District, 447-8372.
To apply, fill out the application and return to the Conservation District via mail, email or in person by March 31, 2017. It is anticipated that demand will be very high this year, so projects will be competitive.