Mesa
Conservation
District
Your local partner in conservation of natural resources; from soil and water, to wildlife habitat and agriculture.
Next Board Meeting
Dec 2nd, 2024 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.
Fall is upon us, and our community is embracing the season! The cooler weather brings a bountiful harvest and renewed energy for our Grand Valley producers. We’re excited to see everyone enjoying the crisp air and making the most of this beautiful time of year. With the harvest in full swing, our Mesa Conservation District producers are offering fresh, locally-grown goods that showcase the best of the season. Now more than ever, it’s important to support our local community and its hardworking producers. Learn more
WE ARE HIRING!
Registration for the 1st Annual Mesa-Delta Colorado Master Irrigator Program is open and the deadline to register is December 2nd! Spots are limited to just 25 participants! Participants will earn a $2,000 stipend for participation and a chance to be awarded the “Master Master Irrigator” and another $7,500 to implement water efficiency practices learned in the program.
Click the link below to learn how to register to attend or how your organization can partner with us to support the Colorado Master Irrigator coming to our region in February 2025!
Delta-Mesa Colorado Master Irrigator is pleased to accept the Colorado River District’s Community Funding Partnership to help fund the development and design of this unique program for the Western Slope!
Meet Our New Board Supervisors!
MCD Board is happy to announce that we have filled all our open Board of Supervisor positions.
Doug Colby
Vice President
Brittany Dunn
Supervisor
Eric Talley
Secretary
Connect with local conservation experts through the Colorado Soil Health Program.
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