Double El Conservation District
Conserving Natural Resources
Now is the time to get your Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) in. While a cutoff date hasn’t been announced, we are accepting applications for 2020 projects. Full information online at Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Apply for Equip. Looking the page(s) over will give you an idea of what NRCS will need from you […]
The Double El Conservation District has been approved for a $25,000 Rangeland Health matching grant for 2020. This grant will cost share up to 50% of the costs of installing range health practices, including livestock water developments (wells, tanks, windmills, solar pumping systems, etc), pipelines, cross fencing, grass plantings, weed control, etc. View/Print 2020 Rangeland […]
The Double El Conservation District is hosting a free Windbreak Workshop on February 4th at 6:30 p.m. at the Big Sandy School cafeteria, 18091 CR 125, Simla, Colorado. (Just south of Hwy 24, east side of Simla) Topics Topics covered include trees selection, tree spacing, windbreak placement and tree planting and care. Door prizes will […]
The Double El Conservation District (CD) has received a Colorado Matching Grants to provide cost share assistance for Windbreaks, Living Snow Fences. The cost share funds are a service of the Double El CD to help landowners improve and enhance their land. Approved applications can receive up to 50% reimbursement of actual cost of conservation […]
Workshop Details: The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) will host a series of energy smart agriculture workshops in early December to detail energy savings and climate resiliency opportunities for farmers and ranchers. Created through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service, state government […]
A special joint meeting of the Double El & Agate Conservation District Boards will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Agate Conservation District’s regular monthly board meeting will follow the special meeting. Map & Directions
Due to weather, tonight’s special joint meeting of Agate and Double El Conservation Districts has been cancelled. Rescheduled date & time will be posted when set.
The USDA Farm Service Agency and Colorado State University will conduct trainings throughout Colorado regarding the 2018 Farm Bill and how it impacts your farming future. Topics: What is ARC-PLC How does ARC-PLC impact your farming future What are the deadlines for enrollments and elections How to use the online tools for making your decision […]
We invite you and your family to join us for the 48th Annual Dinner/Meeting of the Double El Conservation District (CD) to be held on Monday, November 4th at 6:30 pm. The dinner/meeting will be held in the cafeteria of the Simla School, 18091 CR 125, Simla, Colorado. Cost of the meal will be $7 […]
Double El Conservation District is hiring a position as follows: District Manager (Administrative Assistant). Hours are approximately 40 hours per week. Salary range $13 – $16 hourly commensurate with experience. Requirements: Applicant must be able to pass drug screening and a USDA security clearance check Agricultural experience preferred Position requires High School Diploma or GED, […]
