Conserving Natural Resources
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 […]
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.
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, […]
Looking for seedling tress? The Double El Conservation District has a number of large tube Rocky Mountain Junipers, Bristlecone Pine and Bosnian Pine, in addition to some bare root Wood’s Wild roses. Please call the district office at (719) 541-2359 x 180 for prices and availability or Contact Us for more information.
The Double El Conservation District is hosting its annual local work group meeting to acquire input from it’s patrons on conservation issues concerning them. The public in invited and encouraged to attend this meeting on Thursday, June 6th at 7:00 pm at the Simla Branch Library. Refreshments will be served.
For those wishing to order from our Large Tree Program, the deadline has been extended to March 24th. To place your order, please visit our Large Tree program.
