M e s a
C o n s e r v a t i o n
D i s t r i c t
Your local partner in conservation of natural resources; from soil and water, to wildlife habitat and agriculture.
Monthly Board Meeting
Our monthly meetings are open to the public. Please feel free to join us!
Board Meetings occur at 5:30 pm every month on the first Monday of the month. Meeting date may vary on holidays.
Meeting Location: USDA Service Center 2738 Crossroads Blvd Grand Junction, CO 81506
Enter at the back of the building. Click the button below to join the meeting virtually!
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.
Mesa Conservation District is Hiring!
Mesa Conservation District is looking for a District Programs Coordinator to help build programs that protect the Grand Valley’s land and water.
In this role, you’ll lead our Grand Valley Water Committee program and build out new programs for the District. You’ll work closely with our District Manager and Board of Supervisors.
📍 Hybrid, with our office in Grand Junction
🕒 Part-time, 20+ hrs/week
💲 $36/hr, plus PTO, sick leave, a flexible schedule and professional developmnet oppurtunities.
We’d love to hear from you if you have experience in conservation, agriculture, or environmental project coordination and with state or federal grants.
To apply: send your resume and cover letter to mesaconservationdistrict@gmail.com. Application review begins October 26, and the position is open until filled.
Board of Supervisors Opening
Mesa Conservation District is currently seeking a committed and community-minded individual to fill one open seat on our Board of Supervisors. We are especially interested in applicants with backgrounds in agriculture or business management.
If you are interested, this is your opportunity to shape local conservation initiatives! Learn more and apply by contacting the district directly at mesaconservationdistrict@gmail.com.
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