Mesa
Conservation
District

Your local partner in conservation of natural resources; from soil and water, to wildlife habitat and agriculture.

Next Board Meeting
May 6, 2024 5:30 pm

Our mission is to support leadership, expertise, funding, and education that bring together the diverse interests in our watershed to enhance, protect and conserve our priceless natural resources toward a vibrant, abundant future for our entire community.

Accepting applications for Board Supervisor

The MCD Board is specifically seeking applications from agricultural producers and people with accounting and business management expertise. To apply, please submit a letter of interest outlining why you are interested and what experience you have in agricultural production in Mesa County and business management/accounting to mesaconservationdistrict@gmail.com
by May 24, 2024.

Spring has Sprung! This is our favorite time of year in the Grand Valley. We can sense the excitement and see the rebirth that comes along with the planting and calving season. At this time more than ever, we recognize the importance of supporting our local community and its producers. Learn more

Want to improve the soil quality of your farm or ranch?

Connect with local conservation experts with STAR+

Lowell King's cattle grazing his cover crop

Working for you and with you

Since 1937, Colorado’s 77 Conservation Districts have represented private landowner’s interests in conservation planning and practices. We can access a wide variety of funding sources to facilitate local conservation programs that improve soil health, water quantity and quality, clean air and energy efficiency.

“I consider the soil conservation districts movement one of the most important developments in the whole history of agriculture.”

- Hugh Hammond Bennett
The Father of Conservation Districts