Conserving Natural Resources
It is with great sadness and extreme frustration that the Double El Board of Supervisors has decided to cancel the 2020 Annual Dinner. This action is taken due to the inconsistent and unpredictable restrictions put in place by the governor. While many organizations are proceeding with various events and meetings in virtual platforms, we feel […]
The Double El Conservation District has a very limited amount of funding still available from our 2020 Rangeland Health Matching Grant program. 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 […]
In our thirty-first year of awarding scholarships, Double El has decided to award scholarships to two students. In addition to our regular $1,500 award that is paid out over two years, we awarded an additional one-time payment of $500. We want to thank all of the applicants and wish everyone well as schools are opening […]
In years past, Double El has hosted an annual Local Work Group meeting. These meetings provide landowners an opportunity to provide recommendations on our local resource concerns & priorities, and help ensure the USDA’s local programs are meeting the current needs of our conservation district’s landowners and managers. Due to COVID, we are unable to […]
Seedling Tree Program Seedling trees pickup date will be near the end of May due to adjustments made in regards to COVID-19 disruptions. Letters will be sent out to those who purchased seedling trees with full details on date/time for pickup once details are finalized. If you ordered seedling trees and haven’t received your letter […]
Double El & Agate Conservation Districts’ office is located in a USDA service center. As such, the building must follow certain protocols as established by the federal agencies. We are still open for business, and you can connect with us via phone or email if you prefer. Notifications of pending or mandated closure of office […]
Our tree program delivery dates have been updated, and are now as follows: Large Tree Program Large trees can be ordered up until March 18th, with pickup day on April 24, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seedling Tree Program *Updated on 05/11/20* Seedling trees pickup date will be near the end of May […]
Why is the USDA conducting this survey? Local irrigation organizations make critical investments and operational decisions with a large influence on agricultural water management. The Survey of Irrigation Organizations will provide a greater understanding of the choices that these organizations make, the constraints that they face, and how this influences agricultural drought resilience. Over the […]
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 […]
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 […]
