The Lander County Commission (“LCCD”) is funding a program for sage grouse enhancement projects and is currently looking for land owners that reside in Lander County (not just ranchers) to participate in a sage grouse project.
LCCD first received funding for the project in 2014 when they were granted $50,000 to begin projects benefitting the sage grouse habitat. In 2015 and 2016 they were granted another $20,000 per year and are seeking volunteers to participate in projects like riparian enclosures, water development, drift fencing, pinion pine removal, seeding, fire rehabilitation, spring boxes, and troughs to benefit the sage grouse habitat.
The deadline to apply for 2016 project completion is October 20th, with the goal of awarding the project in October for it to be completed this year and allow the birds to take advantage of its benefits by spring 2017. To apply, contact the University of Nevada, Reno’s Lander County Cooperative Extension office at (775) 635-5565, or apply in person at 815 N. Second Street in Battle Mountain, NV.
While October 20th will remain the deadline for 2016 projects, they will be accepting applications even after the deadline for future project consideration and are open to innovative ideas.
