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Department of Agriculture - Conservation Services

Conserv. Board

State of Colorado ImageDistricts
Colorado’s Conservation Districts represent private landowners’ interests in conservation planning and practices. They have led this charge since they were created by the Colorado State Legislature in 1937. While Conservation Districts are technically considered “local governments”, they fall under the statutory guidance of the State.

The State Conservation Board is comprised of Conservation District representatives from Colorado’s 10 watersheds and provides guidance to the Department of Agriculture for:
  • Disperses state grant funds and direct assistance to the Conservation Districts
  • Develops training tools for long and short term planning, budgeting, and laws pertaining to local governance 
  • Performs as a board of appeals for landowners appealing Conservation District activities
Helps facilitate local conservation programs that improve:

  • Soil Health
  • Water Quality
  • Water Conservation
  • Wildlife Habitat
  • Forest Health
  • Plant Communities
  • Energy Conservation

I invite you to visit your local Conservation District to learn about cooperative programs in conservation. There’s a world of opportunity to make a difference for the land,  today, and for future generations who will also need to make a living from it.
Cindy Lair
Program Manager

The District Certification Program is Now Available!
The Conservation District Reference Manual is the leading guide for the Review Checklist listed below and is a good source for districts to find information. The documents listed below are a compilation of information - all, some, or none of these items may or may not be reviewed in addition to other requests.
District Financial Review - District Summary pdf file
District Financial Review - Site Review Checklist pdf file
District Financial Review - Good Business Practices pdf file
District Financial Review - Hiring Practices pdf file
Howard farmer recives grant from UACD pdf file
Conservation District Due Date Calendar 2013
2011 Small Acreage Consortium Invitation pdf file  
Leadership Class Application and Information pdf file  
CSCB Meeting Minutes - 10/02/2012  
CSCB DRAFT Meeting Agenda - 01/31/2013  

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