WSP05094

• File Number: 8277.600.10
• Description: Big Sandy River Unit - Colorado River Salinity Control Program
• State: WY
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Date: 2/1/1988
• Title: U.S.D.A. Selected Plan - Big Sandy River Unit
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Definite Plan Report

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wasteways for water control (15-20 miles of intermittent
drainageways providing wetland and terrestrial habitat during
the irrigation season), conservation-cropping systems,
conservation tillage systems, crop residue use, pasture and
hayland management, water and sediment control basins, and
streambank and shoreline protection, and other conservation and
salinity control practices. The underlined practices are some
of the practices eligible for participation under a 70 percent
federal and 30 percent local cost-share program.

2) The voluntary replacement of wildlife habitat onfarm by
individual landowners with a 70 percent federal and 30 percent
local cost-share program.

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The 30 percent local cost share for installation of salinity
control measures and voluntary replacement of fish and wildlife
habitat values can be in the form of either a cash or noncash
contribution. Noncash contributions can be in the form of a
participant's own equipment, his labor, other labor and
equipment sources, or needed materials that meet required
specifications.

This opportunity can be used by the participant to reduce or
eliminate his actual cash outlay for implementing practices in
his contract for salinity reduction and wildlife habitat
replacement.

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3) The voluntary replacement of fish and wildlife habitats off-farm
by the Eden Valley Irrigation and Drainage District with a
70 percent federal and 30 percent local cost-share program.

4) The operation of the Big Sandy and Eden Reservoirs by the Eden
Valley Irrigation and Drainage District (improvement of fish and
wildlife habitats).

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5) The implementation of waterfowl development potentials in the
area by the WGFD, BLM, and private wildlife organizations (new
and improved wildlife habitat). Cost sharing will be available
for nonfederal entities.

The Interagency Wetland Habitat Development Committee for the
Eden-Farson area, of which SCS is a member, has identified
several private and governmental sources of potential funding
and technical assistance to implement wetland developments and
enhancements. These are listed as follows.

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Ducks Unlimited
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
USDI - Bureau of Land Management
USDA - Soil Conservation Service
USDA - Agricultural Extension Service
USDI - Fish and Wildlife Service
USDI - Bureau of Reclamation

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