Conserving Natural Resources
For patrons living within the Agate Conservation District who would be interested in and willing to participate in the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS), Agate CD is willing to pay half the cost of the rain gauge. The offer is good for the first ten participants who purchase a rain gauge. For […]
Join Elbert County Extension for the third installment in their seminar series highlighting responsible land stewardship with experts in conservation, range, small acreage, and vegetation management. Speakers will address federal programs offered by the NRCS, rangeland inventories, small acreage management and seed mixes specific to Elbert County. Seminar Info & Registration Information When: January 19, […]
Double El CD is hosting a free Windbreak Workshop on January 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Simla School Cafeteria 18091 CR 125, Simla, CO. Topics covered include tree selection, tree spacing, windbreak placement, and tree planting and care. Door prizes will be given away!! Refreshments will be served. Additionally, we have a Matching Grant […]
The Double El Conservation District (CD) has received a Colorado State Conservation Board Matching Grant to provide cost share assistance for Pest/Noxious weeds, including Prairie Dogs, Canada Thistle and Leafy Spurge The cost share funds are a service of the Double El CD to help landowners improve and enhance their land. Approved applications can receive […]
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 […]
The Agate Conservation District (CD) has received a Colorado State Conservation Board Matching Grant to provide cost share assistance for Range Health projects, including stockwater development, cross fencing, grass seeding, and dams, terraces and diversions. The cost share funds are a service of the Agate CD to help landowners improve and enhance their land. Approved […]
Double El Conservation District is hiring a part-time position as follows: District Manager (Administrative Assistant). Hours are approximately 32 hrs per week. Salary range $12-$15 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, computer […]
We invite you and your family to join us for the 47th Annual Dinner/Meeting of the Double El Conservation District (CD) to be held on Monday, October 22nd 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 per […]
Double El Conservation District has some extra trees for sale. Bare Root Stock Bare root stock are in bundles of 10 for $20 and includes Chokecherry Hybrid Cottonwood Buffaloberry Hackberry Small Container Stock Small container stock can be purchased individually for $4 each, or sold in a case of 30 for $90 and includes: […]
Approved applications can receive up to 50% maximum reimbursement of the actual cost of an approved windbreak, not to exceed $750. All approved applications must meet Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) guidelines and specifications (i.e. proper tree spacing, proper species selection and site location). Double El CD requires a minimum of two rows, weed barrier […]
