Download 2015-2016 Karnes Conservation Practice Form

ABOUT SARA:
In 1917, the voters of Texas, recognizing the
necessity of developing and conserving the
State’s water resources passed a Constitutional
amendment allowing the Legislature to create
special purpose political subdivisions of
the State to serve regional areas, generally
coincidental with river basins and to be generally
known as river authorities.
SARA, created in 1937, is one of many such
active river authorities in the State of Texas. Its
jurisdiction covers 3,658 square miles—all of
Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties.
A 12-member Board of Directors governs SARA.
Six directors are elected from Bexar County and
two are elected from each of the three other
counties with each elected member serving six
years. Policies established by the Board are
executed by the management organization under
the direction of a General Manager appointed by
the Board.
VISION:
Inspiring Actions for Healthy Creeks and Rivers
MISSION:
Protect and Enhance Our Creeks and Rivers
Through Service, Leadership and Expertise.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The State of Texas has empowered the San
Antonio River Authority (SARA) to preserve,
protect and manage the resources and
environment of the San Antonio River and its
tributaries. Our district spans Bexar, Goliad,
Karnes and Wilson counties, yet our concern
for the quality and quantity of water extends
our focus beyond these boundaries, as factors
outside the district contribute to the health and
well-being of the river and our communities.
Through the knowledge and skill of professional
and technical staff, we continue to develop and
sustain the expertise needed to fulfil our service
mission.
CORE VALUES:
Stewardship, Integrity, Excellence
Soil and Water Conservation District
Karnes County SWCD
491 N. Sunset Strip, Suite #103
Kenedy, TX 78119-2721
[email protected]
SARA Contact
Yliana Flores
San Antonio River Authority
[email protected]
(210) 302-3228
Cost Share
Assistance Program:
Implementing
Conservation
Practices
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
COST SHARE ASSISTANCE INCENTIVE
COST SHARE ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
The San Antonio River Authority (SARA) is sponsoring
an agriculturally focused community assistance
program aimed to encourage water quality and
conservation education workshops, provide landowner
technical assistance, and offer additional cost share
assistance for the implementation of conservation
practices.
Who Is Eligible
You must complete all the information below to
qualify to assistance. Please attach your Certified
1245 payment application in order to be eligible to
receive funding. Your information will remain private.
SARA will work with Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) and the Alamo Area SWCD to
identify landowners-contractors who have installed
conservation practices accepted by a primary cost
share agency (NRCS, SWCD) on and after July 1, 2015
to June 30, 2016.
SARA has teamed up with the Soil and Water
Conservation Districts (SWCDs) in Bexar, Wilson,
Karnes, and Goliad counties through an interlocal
agreement and an associated annual work plan to
apply community assistance funds for conservation
activities.
Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
The interlocal agreements and work plans outline
procedures for the application of the funds. A
portion of the funding provided has been set aside
for cost share assistance for the implementation of
conservation practices that address water quality, water
quantity, and plant condition.
SARA is implementing this community assistance
program to assist interested rural landowners in
implementing water quality best management
conservation practices that will help improve water
quality.
Name (First & Last):
Amount Eligible To Receive
Eligible conservation practices will be calculated at 10%
of the primary cost share agency reimbursement to
landowner.
Phone Number (With area code):
Application Process
This one–page application must be returned to the
applicant’s Soil and Water Conservation District along
with a Certified 1245 payment application to be eligible
for cost-share assistance. The SARA cost share
assistance is available on a first come first serve basis
and limited to the amount budgeted by SARA’s Board
of Directors.
Conservation practices must have been installed
by landowner-contractor and accepted by primary
cost-share agency (NRCS, TSSWCB) by June 30,
2016. Water quality, water quantity and plant condition
conservation practices installed on or after July 1, 2015
are eligible for SARA cost share assistance pending
funds remain available.
Once an application has been returned to the Soil and
Water Conservation District, the application will be
sent to the San Antonio River Authority for review. The
reimbursement will be sent back to the Soil and Water
Conservation District, where funds will be distributed.
Email Address (Optional):
Soil & Water Conservation District Name:
*Please Attach: Please attach your Certified
1245 Payment Application.*
Thank you for filling out the application. Please allow
4-6 weeks for processing and payment.