Mesa
Conservation
District
Your local partner in conservation of natural resources; from soil and water, to wildlife habitat and agriculture.
Next Board Meeting
April 7 , 2025 at 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.
Spring has sprung, and life is blooming across the Grand Valley! 🌱
As the days grow longer and the soil warms, our local producers are back in the fields—planting, tending, and nurturing the land with care and intention. The season of renewal brings new opportunities to grow not just crops but community and conservation-minded practices.
Spring is a time of action—whether it's launching new conservation projects, planting native species, or implementing innovative techniques for soil and water health. At Mesa Conservation District, we’re energized by the creativity, collaboration, and passion of our local land stewards.
As we welcome this vibrant season, let’s celebrate the beauty of our working lands, support our producers, and keep building a more resilient and sustainable future together.
Get outside, get growing, and get inspired! 🌸🌾Learn more!
Mesa Conservation District, in partnership with the Colorado West Land Trust, is thrilled to announce that our project, Drought Resiliency on Western Colorado Conserved Lands, has been selected as part of the first round of funding to receive $4.6 million in funding through the Upper Basin Environmental Drought Mitigation Program, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act and the System Conservation and Efficiency Program | Bureau of Reclamation.
This funding will enable regional agricultural producers to implement critical ecological restoration actions, including:
🌱 Restoring wetlands to improve water retention and support ecosystems.
🌊 Reconnecting floodplains to reduce flooding risks and improve water flow.
🛠 Installing erosion control structures to minimize sediment transport and enhance water quality.
Mesa Conservation District is beyond excited to celebrate our THREE incredible local nominees who have been named Colorado Conservationists of the Year!
🏆 Farmer Category: Lowell King & Philip Frank of Lifetime Ag in Loma, CO.
🏆 Small Acreage Category: Harry Jackson of Vineland Enterprises in Palisade, CO.
These producers are leading the charge in conservation, education, and innovation, proving that sustainable practices can truly transform our future.
Join us in congratulating Philip, Lowell, and Harry on this well-deserved recognition!
The inaugural Mesa-Delta Colorado Master Irrigator Program was a smashing success! Thank you to all the presenters, panelists, sponsors, and participants!
Want to learn more about this exciting program or explore partnership opportunities to support the Colorado Master Irrigator as it comes to our region in February 2025? Click the link below for details!
Connect with local conservation experts through the Colorado Soil Health Program.
The CSHP program is a great tool to support you as you incorporate soil health best practices into your operation. Click the links below for more details!
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