Mesa
Conservation
District
Your local partner in conservation of natural resources; from soil and water, to wildlife habitat and agriculture.
Next Board Meeting
September 8th, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Wildfire and Large Animal Evacuation Information
Mesa County
For those in need of large animal shelter, please contact, call or text Amber Swasey - Mesa County Natural Resources Director at (970) 778-0161
For up-to-date information about the Turner Gulch and other nearby fires, visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/
Rio Blanco and Garfield County
Livestock can be taken to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds located at 700 Sulphur Creek Rd, Meeker, CO 81641.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE:
Outdoor pens and stalls for horses, Small indoor pens for goats, sheep, and pigs, Poultry cages.
What to bring: Hay or feed for poultry, Water buckets
CONTACT: Nick Smith, RBC Fairgrounds Manager
970-878-9498
970-755-1628
For up-to-date information about the Lee and Elk RBX Fire, visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cowrd-lee-fire
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.
August in the Grand Valley is a season of sweet rewards and steady effort.
The sun ripens the peaches to perfection, filling orchards with the scent of summer! Across fields and farms, producers are working hard to bring in the bounty—long days and steady hands turning months of care into fruit, vegetables, and forage. It’s a time to celebrate the bounty of our valley while honoring the dedication that makes them possible.
At Mesa Conservation District, we’re proud to support these efforts through conservation initiatives, resource planning, and sustainable practices that protect our land and water. This is a season to savor the flavors of our region and honor the hard work that makes them possible. Together, we’re cultivating not just a harvest, but a resilient and thriving future. 🌾
Support MCD all year long with City Market Community Rewards
Interested in a FREE, easy, and ongoing way to support Mesa Conservation District? MCD is now a part of the City Market Community Rewards program! By linking your City Market Community Rewards to MCD, using organization code BH872, you can support local conservation efforts every time you shop, at no cost to you! Just use your City Market card as usual, and your purchases will help MCD. The best part? Participating won’t impact your fuel points, discounts, or other rewards!
Click the buttons below for instructions on how to enroll today!
Introducing the Resource Hub
Brought to you by the Grand Valley Water Committee
Mesa Conservation District is proud to announce the new, wide ranging resource hub with information about soil amendments, behavioral health resources, financial information, and more!
This is just the beginning! To view the Resource Hub click the button below. To submit your business or resource you would like highlighted, fill out the form below!
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 Soil Health Programming.
The STAR app is a great tool to support you as you incorporate soil health best practices into your operation. Click the links below for more details!
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!
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