Yuba County Resource Conservation District

Long Range Plan

Meeting Schedule

Yuba County Agricultural Commissioner

Long Range Plan 2002-2006

“The goal of life is living in agreement with nature.”
Zeno, from Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers
Greek philosopher (335 BC - 264 BC)

Goals and Action Steps

GOAL 1: Reduce erosion, sedimentation and pollution
Action		Who	When	Partners
Provide technical assistance to landowners and land managers on irrigation management, nutrient management, pesticide use, burning, and other natural resource issues.		NRCS	Ongoing	Ducks Unlimited, Calf. Waterfowl Assn., U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, UC Cooperative Extension, U.S. Forest Service, Yuba County
Seek funding for landowners to implement erosion control and other projects		Board	Ongoing	CARCD, NACR, others
Participate in existing and new watershed groups both within and outside of Yuba County.		Board	Ongoing
Participate in Yuba-Sutter Weed Management Area.		Board	Ongoing

GOAL 2: Provide a forum and facilitation for the resolution of conservation issues
Action		Who	When	Partners
Hold an annual conservation dinner. Recognize a “Conservationist of the Year.” Invite a featured speaker and publicize the meeting within the community.		Board	Annually, beginning in 2003	Community groups
Begin sending meeting notices and agendas to the Yuba County Board of Supervisors, the Yuba Sutter Farm Bureau and the Yuba-Sutter Cattlemen’s Association.		Staff	2002
Seek a minimum of two new associate directors.		Board	2002
Make an annual presentation to the Yuba County Board of Supervisors		Board	Annually, beginning in 2002
Prepare an annual report.		Board	Annually, beginning in 2002
Hold an annual student speaking contest.		Board	2003	High Schools, 4-H, FFA
Participate in displays at community events (fairs ect.).		Board	Ongoing
Obtain, develop and distribute publications.		Board	Ongoing
Provide input to Yuba County on land use decisions.		Board	Ongoing
Sponsor one or more students annually for the Society for Range Management Range Camp.		Board	Ongoing	4-H, FFA, Society for Range Managment
Sponsor at least one director for attendance at Holistic Management™ workshop		Board	2005

GOAL 3: Assist landowners and managers with wildlife protection and enhancement.
Action		Who	When	Partners
Promote Wetlands Reserve Program and wetlands restoration activities through tours, workshops, and landowner recognition.		Board	2003-2004	Ducks Unlimited, Calf. Waterfowl Assn., landowners
Promote Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program with landowners through projects and workshops.		NRCS	2003	CARCD, NACR, others
Attend Yuba County Fish and Game Commission meetings.		Board	Ongoing

GOAL 4: Promote Recreation and Tourism in Yuba County.
Action		Who	When	Partners
Network with organizations involved in recreation and tourism activities.		Board	Ongoing	Visitor Bureau(s), Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corp.
Host a workshop for landowners on farm stays and agricultural tourism.		Board	2003-2004	High Sierra RC& D, UC Cooperative Extension
Develop a “Jewels of the Yuba” brochure promoting natural resource-based recreation.		Board	2004	High Sierra RC& D, UC Cooperative Extension, U.S. Forest Service, Visitor Bureau(s), Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corp.

GOAL 5: Increase the sustainability of farmland, rangeland and forestland
Action		Who	When	Partners
Support financial assistance for working landscape landowners and managers for conservation purposes, placing a priority on sustainable practices.		Board	Ongoing	NRCS, Farm Service Agency, other Counties, local work groups, UC Cooperative Extension, Community Alliance for Family Farmers
Participate in the Sierra Nevada Beef Project		Board	Ongoing	High Sierra RC& D, local cattlemen’s association.
Co-host a landowner workshop on conservation easements.		Board	2003	High Sierra RC& D, UC Cooperative Extension, others
Complete an inventory of biomass in Yuba County, along with a list of consultants and biomass utilization companies.		Board	2004	High Sierra RC& D
Facilitate the completion of a programmatic timber environmental impact report to assist non-industrial timber landowners in planning timber harvests.		Board	2005	High Sierra RC& D, UC Cooperative Extension,

GOAL 6: Improve the long-term viability of the District.
Action		Who	When	Partners
Actively seek new directors and associate directors.		Board	Ongoing
Sell copies of the Yuba County Soil Survey as a fundraising opportunity.		Board	Ongoing
Actively pursue grants to implement the Action Plan.		Board	Ongoing
Support efforts to obtain additional NRCS staff.		Board	Ongoing
Obtain a financial audit at a minimum of every three years.		Board	2003
Seek a stable and consistent source of funding.		Board	2005
Seek a district manager.		Board	2005