Overview

Each year, the Laramie County Conservation District accepts proposals for community enhancement projects.  Profits from the District's Seedling Tree Program provide funding to community groups and organizations for natural resource projects that will improve the environment and natural beauty of Laramie County.

Proposal Guidelines

Funding is available from the Laramie County Conservation District to assist in the implementation of natural resource projects not to exceed $1,000 per project.  All proposals submitted must identify at least 20% in matching funds.  This match can be either project installation labor and/or materials but not maintenance labor or materials.  In addition, the district offers design assistance free of charge.

Proposals can be submitted by either individuals or groups but must be for projects that will benefit the community at large, and on land that is accessible to the public.  Projects selected for funding are implemented the following spring.

Types of Projects Funded

The program encourages projects that benefit the public as a whole.  Examples include:

          * Tree plantings in public parks and along the Cheyenne Greenway
          * Church and cemetery plantings
          * Boy, Girl and Eagle Scout projects
          * School improvement projects
          * Non-profit organization projects

In the past, the emphasis has been on tree plantings.  The District also encourages project proposals for xeriscape, wetland improvement or development, urban and wildlife habitat, or any other project that would conserve or improve natural resources.

Please note:  A sign reading "Conservation Tax Dollars at Work"  will be installed at each Community Enhancement Program site that is approved for funding.

For further information on how to submit a proposal, contact the Conservation District by calling 772-2600, or e-mailing info@lccdnet.org.  For an informational flyer on how to submit your proposal, click here.

Projects installed Spring of 2009

• Board of Public Utilities - Employee Volunteer Planting Project
• Cheyenne Greenway Planting Project
• LCCC Phi Theta Kappa Planting Project
• Laramie County School District #1-Seedling trees for conservation education
• Laramie County Riders Association Planting Project
• Community Church of Christ Planting Project
• Afflerbach Elementary - Community Enhancement Planting Project

Projects installed Spring of 2010

• Laramie County School District #1-Seedling trees for conservation education
• City of Cheyenne Parks & Recreation Department-Install a windbreak & replace missing trees along the greenway near Dry Creek on Windmill Road
• McCormick Junior High School-Blue recycling bin
• Boy Scout Troop & Cub Scout Pack #221-Operation OSPREY community and environmental enhancement project
• Laramie County Riders Association Planting Project
• Laramie County Community College Planting Project

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