Mesa
Conservation
District
Your local partner in conservation of natural resources; from soil and water, to wildlife habitat and agriculture.
Next Board Meeting
May 5 , 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!
April showers bring May flowers—and a season full of promise!
As spring rains soak the valley and snowmelt makes its way down from the high country, water is once again flowing through our canals. Fields across the Grand Valley are being irrigated for the first time this season, signaling the start of a new chapter for our agricultural community. Every drop of water brings life to the soil, energizing the land and the people who steward it.
At Mesa Conservation District, we're embracing this season of renewal by supporting producers through soil health initiatives, habitat restoration efforts, and collaborative conservation planning. April is a time to prepare, plant, and dream big.
Be sure to join us for our upcoming community gatherings, including the Mesa Conservation District’s Annual Landowner and Local Work Group meeting and the Grand Valley State of the River, hosted by the Colorado River District. These events are wonderful opportunities to connect, share ideas, and celebrate the shared resources that sustain our region.
Together, let’s celebrate the return of water to our fields and the renewed energy it brings to our land and community.
2025 Annual Landowner Meeting and Local Work Group
When: Friday, May 9th, 2025 5:30-7:30pm
Where: CSU-Western Research Center-Orchard Mesa
3170 B 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81503
Please join us to hear about District updates, celebrate the MCD-nominated Colorado State Conservationists of the Year, and make your voice heard at the Local Work Group.
Dinner provided!
RSVP by May 5th by clicking the button below.
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!
Notice of Proposed Amendments to Mesa Conservation District By-Laws
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