What is the Pend Oreille Cost Share Program?
The Pend Oreille Weed Board partners with the Public Utility District. PUD provides funds to be distributed through the neighborhood cost share program, however, this is for work that takes a non-herbicide approach to control aquatic noxious or nuisance weeds in the Pend Oreille River it is reimbursed at 100% with a maximum reimbursement of $500.00/individual and $1000.00/group.
Who Can Get Involved?
Only Landowners with property ownership along the Pend Oreille River (Box Canyon Reservoir) may participate in the program.
How Can I Get Involved?
Applicants must apply using the Aquatic Neighborhood Cost Share Application. There are a limited funds every year and are fulfilled on a first come first serve basis. You can make sure to get first access to these application by registering for the annual NCS Workshop and attending. Applications are released at the end of the workshop.
Thank you to all who attended the 2023 workshop, virtually and in person! Below you will find the blue book, cost share application and videos. If anyone would like more information, please email mmalone [at] pendoreille.org.
- 2023 Aquatic Workshop Part I: Aquatic Weed Management/Herbicide
- 2023 Aquatic Workshop Part II: Aquatic Weed ID & Management/Non-Herbicide
- 2023 Aquatic Workshop Part III: Aquatic Weeds & Tools (Outdoor Session)
- 2023 Aquatic Workshop Part IV: Cold Water Enhancement Projects
- 2023 Aquatic Workshop Part V: Riparian Planting Program
- 2023 Aquatic Workshop Part VI: Bank Stabilization
- 2023 Aquatic Workshop Part VII: Box Canyon Fish Ladder