By 2014 increase the acres planned for reducing wind and water induced soil erosion and sedimentation by 1,000 acres.

By 2014, provide direct support for sponsor’s efforts to plan, fund, and implement at least one watershed or sub-watershed scale land conservation projects that reduce soil erosion and sedimentation on agricultural lands.  

Achieve a 10% reduction of soil erosion and sedimentation occurring on 200 acres in urban areas by 2014.

In 2011 develop and launch an Urban Conservation Initiative targeting existing urban areas as well as the Ag / Urban interface and the Wildland /Urban Interface areas subject to soil erosion and sedimentation. Focus on the identification and inventory of problem area, education, partnerships, and the application of Best Management Practices.

By 2014 reduce the impact of water shortages and increase the application of water quality related conservation practices in two urban watershed areas.

By 2014 engage County Commissioners in the HCRC&D to specifically identify watershed issues, assess problems, and develop solutions. Improve or maintain water quality in the

areas lakes, rivers, streams, or aquifers.

By 2014 assist sponsors to develop appropriate strategies and implement projects  in at

least one flood prone area.

As requested, assist sponsor counties develop and implement at least two projects that

help maintain the biological integrity of targeted lakes, rivers, and streams by 2014.

Assist sponsor counties develop and implement at least two projects that support the recommendations of the Idaho Aquatic Nuisance Species Plan by 2014.

Help land managers, County Commissioners,  and county noxious weed managers reduce by 10,000 acres affected by terrestrial invasive noxious weed species by 2014.

By 2014 achieve a 10% decrease in acres affected by targeted invader species through   new initiatives, accelerated land treatment, public education, partnerships and training.

During 2010 -2014 apply invasive species treatment on at least 40,000 acres of grazing lands / forestlands / mined lands throughout the Upper Snake and Henrys Fork CWMAs.

Enhance wild land fire preparedness in communities across the RC&D area by 2014 by    treating at least 500 acres.

By 2014 assist nine counties to plan and implement high priority hazardous fuels treatment (HFT) projects identified in their County Wildfire Protection Plans (CWWP) as

requested.

Support and expand the RC&D community forestry program by planning and supporting

five projects by 2014, as requested.

During 2011, retain, protect and enhance the natural resource values in the wildland/

urban interface (WUI) where development pressure is changing traditional land uses by

developing at least two public education and planning workshops.

By 2014, improve the areas economic resources through at least  20 HCRC&D sponsored projects that create or expand local business while creating jobs.

Assist in providing opportunities for business growth in sustainable agriculture by sponsoring at least four value-added initiatives through 2014.

By 2014 improve the Areas quality of life through twenty RC&D sponsored projects that

enhance community capacity, services, resources and assets.

Assist sponsors to plan and implement projects as requested throughout the life of the

plan (2010-2014).

By 2014, enhance the leadership capacity of the RC&D Council through training,

participation, regional training and expanding the  Council partnerships.

By 12/31/2011, evaluate organizational strengths and weaknesses.  Implement policies,

procedures, and practices as needed.