La Plata Conservation District - LPCD

03/16/2024

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La Plata Conservation District's seedling tree program allows farmers, ranchers and landowners to obtain trees at a nominal cost. The goal is to encourage landowners to plant new forests; to establish effective windbreaks that reduce erosion; to protect homes, cropland, livestock and highways; and t...

09/23/2023

Hello everyone,

Please check out our new page!!

https://www.facebook.com/LaPlataConservationDistrict

Locally led assistance and services to identify & address natural resource concerns.

09/09/2021

08/20/2021

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Across southwestern Colorado, landowners are taking action to protect their forests. Join us on September 11th for a tour of one of these properties!

To RSVP, contact: Nick Olson ([email protected] or 970.238.0223)

During the tour, you will be able to:
• See what an actively managed forest looks like
• Pick the brains of local forestry and fire professionals, and discuss management options for your property
• Talk with neighbors about what actions they’ve taken, or plan to take
• Sign up for programs that help cover the cost of improving forest health on your property

Lunch and refreshments will be provided!

My Southwest Forest is proud to co-host this event with the Four Corners Chapter of the Association of Consulting Foresters. Our partners from NRCS will also be in attendance.

Photo credit: Big River Collective

06/18/2020

La Plata Conservation District in partnership with La Plata County and the Colorado Department of Agriculture announces the establishment of a Noxious W**d Cost Share program for all landowners and land managers in La Plata County. The program details and application form are included in the link below. Reimbursement for herbicide and seed for restoration are eligible costs to be reimbursed at 50%. We encourage participation by individuals, and especially irrigation/ditch companies and homeowner associations. Despite area drought levels, last year's wet winter and spring continues to promote w**d seed germination today. Receipts are required and the program will continue until funds are expended. The deadline to submit applications is NOV. 1st!

Program detail and application:

12/09/2019

La Plata Conservation District’s annual meeting, held on November 14th, had a great turnout and success.

The two educational workshops were very informative, one on beetle infestations, by Dr. Dan West, a Colorado State Forest Entomologist; and the other on Soil Disturbance & W**d Management, by Rod Cook, a retired La Plata County W**d Manager.

12/09/2019

Time for CRP signups.

Signup opens today for the Conservation Reserve Program, or CRP. The deadline for agricultural producers to sign up for the competitive general CRP is February 28, 2020, while signup for continuous CRP is ongoing.

12/09/2019

Featured Fullmer's farm southeast of Durango.

With more statewide support, farmers and ranchers hope to boost the health of Colorado's agricultural lands and conserve water while also meeting business goals.

11/05/2019

Bark Beetles & W**ds

10/16/2019

Colorado agriculture photo contest now open

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09/25/2019

https://durangoherald.com/articles/294899-farm-bureau-state-officials-share-concerns-about-youth-involvement-at-100th-anniversary

IGNACIO – Farmers, ranchers and Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg said younger generations face big barriers in joining...