OUR CURRENT PROJECTS
At Benewah SWCD, we believe that building and developing effective networks is crucial to the lives of our recipients. Since 2000, we have worked hard to strengthen relationships with various causes and organizations all over the world. All of the causes we support remain close to our hearts — and we see the importance of investing in such amazing organizations. Browse through our latest grants and see who we have been funding!
ST. JOE STREAMBANK STABILIZATION & REVEGETATION PROJECT
The project lies within Benewah County and consists of 13 separate private landowner sites along the lower St. Joe River. Cottonwood trees will be planted to provide shade for fish/wildlife. We expect that by stabilizing the banks and re-vegetation at these 13 sites it will reduce sediment loss and its associated nutrients; reduction in solar loading to the river; and enhance fish and wildlife cover and habitat.
TREE SALE
Our Tree Seedling Program is a reliable source for conifer tree seedlings at a reasonable cost to our customer base. We service local landowners and forest managers.
Our seeds are properly sourced, specific to North Idaho soils, climate, and elevation. We contract with an inspected professional nursery to grow seedlings two years in advance of delivery. All funds received from sales go back into the program ensuring a sustainable program.
Click below to order your trees for 2023
CROP SIGNS
Benewah SWCD was able to complete an outreach project where we created 40 field signs to label our local agriculture crops. We received financial support from NACD and the Idaho Wheat Commission. The District will use these all metal signs for many years of education and outreach for local crops. In 2021 we were able to implement these signs and received amazing feed back from our community and surrounding areas. Look for our sings in the spring of 2022!
