Text Box: Spring 2008 Edition Volume 18, No.4 High Country Conservation

 

In This Issue:                                          

* Nancy Stanton-Thompson

* Community Well Testing                      

* Monthly Precip Chart

* 2nd Annual Conservation Expo

* LRCD Past and Present

* Thoughts on Seeding

* Kid’s Page

 

 

A quarterly publication of the Laramie Rivers Conservation District

* WCMNC Activity Calendar

* NRCS—Wildlife Habitat Projects Sign-Up

 

Upcoming Events:

* 4/24-25  Ag Expo

* 5/2-3 Tree Sale

* 5/31 Small Acreage Workshop

 

In Memory of

Dr. Nancy Stanton-Thompson 

 

LRCD’s grand matron of conservation passed away on Sunday. March 23rd.  Nancy served as a board member and officer for 20 years.  With her vision she helped build the conservation district from a tiny operation with almost no budget to the vital community conservation organization it is today.  Nancy, you will be deeply missed.

COMMUNITY WELL TESTING PROGRAM

Did you know that there are no federal regulations pertaining to the quality of private well water?  With over 13 million residents on private wells that is an amazing number of unregulated and unmonitored water sources.  Lab testing for human consumption (potability) of a private well is not cheap either; analyses run approximately $150 per sample.  The EPA suggests that a well be tested annually.

 

This year, Laramie Rivers Conservation District and the Wyoming Analytical Lab will host a community well testing program where up to 100 individuals may have their spring or well water tested for a fraction of the price.  We hope to not only educate well owners on the quality of their water, but to create awareness about individuals’ responsibilities in protecting ground water to ensure good well water.

 

For 25% of the normal cost, $36.50, the water from your spring or well can be tested for nitrates, bacteria, sodium, salinity pH, and other parameters.  With this data, interpretations and recommendations may be made.   This is an excellent opportunity for Albany County residents to get a perspective on their well water quality.  We hope to make this an annual event.  Registration will begin on June 2, contact the Wyoming Analytical Lab 742-7995 or Laramie Rivers Conservation District 721-0072 to register or for any questions you may have.