Laramie Rivers Conservation District will host their 21^st annual tree sale on May 2^nd and 3^rd at the Albany County Fairgrounds.  We have added three new species to the order forms.  The first is Mountain Mahogany; this shrub will flower in June and July.  It grows best on drier rocky sites.  Mountain Mahogany provides excellent browse for deer as well as valuable habitat for birds.  The second addition to this year’s sale is Kremmling Cottonwood.  This is a good broadleaf tree to plant on our higher elevation sites.  The Kremmling will do well up an elevation of 8,500 feet.  Lastly, we have added Subalpine Fir.  This conifer can grow as tall as 100 feet.  Varieties of wildlife utilize the Subalpine Fir for browse, cover, and forage species.

 

To assist in the replacement of trees at the higher elevations, that have come under attack from the mountain pine bark beetle, we are going to carry a large supply of Lodgepole Pine the year.  We would like to encourage all those that are interested in our tree sale to place their orders as soon as possible.  Some of the species that we have listed may be in high demand, so the sooner you order the better chance we can fulfill your request.

 

We would also like to remind everybody that this is a good time to purchase tree survival aids such as weedbarrier, hydrosource and fertilizer.  We will start taking orders on January 28th via mail orders and in person at 408 Howe Rd. Laramie, WY.

Upper Crow Creek Watershed Information is Available Online

Download the watershed plan and find updates at: www.lrcdnet.org

 

National Weather Service

Monthly Precip (Inches)

 

Laramie Regional Airport—Preliminary Data

Source:  http://www.crh.noaa.gov/cys/f6arch.php 

             

Mon     2002    2003    2004    2005    2006    2007

 

Jan     0.06    0.04    0.13    0.30    0.03    0.13

Feb     0.07    0.25    0.10    0.20    0.05    0.09

Mar     0.95    0.95    0.00    0.49    0.21    0.85

Apr     0.23    1.28    1.32    0.81    0.58    0.95

May     0.82    1.73    0.69    1.06    0.86    1.42

Jun     0.38    0.82    2.86    3.29    0.46    0.33

Jul     0.50    1.11    1.07    0.97    1.57    2.20

Aug     1.47    0.78    1.77    0.70    1.40    1.74

Sep     0.58    0.76    3.03    0.43    1.25    1.51

Oct     0.75    0.46    0.62    1.05    0.61    1.42

Nov     0.06    0.59    0.22    0.71    0.06    0.07

Dec     0.07    0.42    0.04    0.06    0.09    0.35

 

Annual

Tot     5.94    9.19    11.85   10.07   7.17    11.06                             

 

THIRD CONSERVATION EXPO

Laramie Rivers Conservation District will hold it’s third Conservation Expo at the Albany County Fairgrounds Activity Center on Saturday, March 8, from 9:00 AM—3:00 PM.  This event will provide an opportunity for local residents to meet with vendors, agency experts, and each other, in order to learn about conservation measures they can put into action in their homes and on their properties.  There will be over 50 booths, including solar panel and wind turbine vendors, energy efficient home builders, sustainable agriculture folks, a bio-diesel company, water conservation experts, composting experts, displays of unique local home projects , and agency experts with technical and funding information.  We will provide coffee and door prizes.  Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase from chef extraordinaire, Larry Buddha Fairfield.  We hope to see you there.  Call Tony Hoch or Liz Barton for more information.  721-0072  Information available on the website:  www.lrcd.net

 

LRCD Annual

Tree Sale