Conserving Natural Resources
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) promotes the use of biological control in pest management since the 1940s. The Palisade Insectary is home to the Biological Pest Control Program which manages about 20 different species of biologic control agents for use against both noxious weeds and insect pests. Join the free, virtual Zoom workshop, hosted […]
Our Seedling and Large Tree program order deadlines have been extended, resulting in a change in estimated pick-up dates as well. Not sure what to order? Learn more about the trees that fit your needs via our Tree Selector tool. From aid in planning your windbreak to assistance with planning and implementing other conservation practices, […]
Regular meetings for the Agate Conservation District have been rescheduled for 7pm on the third Tuesday of even numbered months. The next schedule meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. For full meeting details, please contact Agate District Manager.
The Double El Conservation District (CD) is pleased to announce that it will offer the Thirty Second Annual Scholarship of up to $1500, payable over two years, providing financial assistance to a high school senior attending college, university, junior college or trade school. An award of $500 is given the first year with a renewable […]
In lieu of our annual meeting announcements of Conservationist of the Year and Small Acreage Management awards, we have compiled the following Special Edition, Annual Meeting newsletter. 2020 Annual Meeting Newsletter
The Double El Conservation District (CD) has received an $8,000 grant from Colorado State Conservation Board to provide cost share assistance with installing windbreaks and living snow fences in 2021. Additionally, Double El will be contributing $2,500 to increase the total cost share funding available to $10,500! Grant Guidelines The cost-share funds are a service […]
The Double El Conservation District (CD) has received a $17,000 grant from Colorado State Conservation Board to provide cost share assistance to install rangeland health conservation practices such as: livestock water developments (wells, tanks, solar pumping systems, etc), pipelines, cross fencing, grass plantings, pest and weed control etc. Grant Guidelines The cost-share funds are a […]
The Agate Conservation District is pleased to announce they have received a $25,000 grant to assist landowners implement projects and practices intended to improve range health. Applications for the Range Health Cost-Share Grant will be accepted from January 1, 2021- February 28, 2021. Download the 2020 Cost-Share Application here. Applications can be mailed to PO Box […]
Due to COVID-19 disruptions, our Annual Bulletin presentation contains information that normally would have been shared at our Annual District Meeting. Download PDF Version
Double El Conservation District is hiring for a temporary part time position for District Conservation Technician. Duties The position assists Natural Resource Conservation Service in planning and implementing conservation practices for landowners in the District. Schedule and Benefits The position is funded by a grant that expires December 31, 2021. The position is temporary until […]
