Mesa
Conservation
District
Your local partner in conservation of natural resources; from soil and water, to wildlife habitat and agriculture.
Next Board Meeting
Feb 3, 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.
Winter has arrived, and our community is embracing the season! ❄️
The colder months bring a time of reflection, planning, and preparation for our Grand Valley producers. While the fields rest under a blanket of frost, our hardworking producers are already looking ahead to the next growing season, ensuring another year of fresh, locally-grown goods.
Winter is a season of opportunity – whether it’s restoring landscapes, preparing for conservation projects, or finding ways to enhance sustainable practices. At Mesa Conservation District, we’re inspired by the resilience and dedication of our local producers and land stewards.
As we gather with loved ones and look forward to a new year, let’s continue to support our community, celebrate our local landscapes, and plan for a productive and thriving 2025.
Stay warm, stay connected, and stay 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.
🦉 Promoting habitat restoration for at-risk species like the yellow-billed cuckoo and Gunnison sage-grouse.
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!
Harry standing in front of his orhcard’s innovative irrigation system and holding his prized peach!
Philip taking a load off with man’s best friend! Lowell at his farm with his cattle and them together inspecting the positive impacts of conservation practice on their field.
Registration for the inaugural Mesa-Delta Colorado Master Irrigator Program is officially closed! We’re thrilled to share that the response exceeded our expectations, with all 25 seats quickly filled and a waitlist already growing for the 2025 program.
Participants in this year’s program will receive a $2,000 stipend for their involvement, along with the opportunity to compete for the prestigious "Master Master Irrigator" title and an additional $7,500 grant to implement the water efficiency practices they learn.
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.
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