Upcoming events.
Fire Preparedness Bootcamp for Landowners
Fire Preparedness for Landowners will cover a variety of essential topics necessary to prepare for a wildfire. This program includes information on forest ecology, the history of wildfires in Southwest Colorado, home hardening, and defensible space tactics. Additionally, landowners will have the opportunity to participate in various workshops such as Chainsaw 101, oak and understory management, burn pile construction, prescribed fire planning, and proper stacking for chipping.
Mancos Watershed Roundtable Discussion
The Mancos Conservation District is hosting a roundtable discussion next Tuesday 5/21 from 4-6 pm at the Towaoc Community Center. This discussion will be a space for community members to share their thoughts on the Mancos Watershed and why it is important to them. For the event, although we are focusing on tribal input, this event is open to anyone who would like to share their thoughts on this topic. Food and drinks will be provided at the event.
MWSMP Feedback Event
The Mancos River Agricultural Committee will be hosting a Mancos Watershed Stream Management feedback event on Thursday, May 30th from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Mancos Community Center
This is an opportunity to provide input on the draft MWSMP.
MCD Monthly Board Meeting
The MCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Monday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Monday, from 3PM to 5PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO. Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions.
HDCD Monthly Board Meeting
The HDCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Tuesday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Tuesday of each month from 4PM to 6PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 628 W. 5th Street, Cortez, CO (USDA Building). Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions. The meeting ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/7856459574
MWSMP Feedback Event
We are hosting an event on Wednesday 6/12 from 4-6 pm at the Towaoc Community Center. This will be a feedback session on the Mancos Watershed Stream Management Plan and a time for people to share their thoughts on the draft plan.
For the event, although we are focusing on tribal input, this event is open to anyone who would like to share their thoughts on this topic. Food and drinks will be provided.
HDCD Monthly Board Meeting
The HDCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Tuesday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Tuesday of each month from 4PM to 6PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 628 W. 5th Street, Cortez, CO (USDA Building). Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions. The meeting ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/7856459574
MCD Monthly Board Meeting
The MCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Monday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Monday, from 3PM to 5PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO. Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions.
Weed Management
May 10th - Weed Management Workshop
10:00am - 12:00pm
https://LandManagementWeeds.eventbrite.com
Learn about weed identification, how to calibrate a backpack sprayer and the basics of integrated pest management for getting weeds under control. Join us for a presentation by CSU Ext-Dolores County Director, Gus Westerman.
Pasture Renovation and Grazing Management
April 22 - Pasture Renovation and
Grazing Management, 3pm-7pm
https://PastureGrazingManagement.eventbrite.com
3:00-5:00 pm: Is your pasture worn out and weed-ridden? Wondering where to start? Join us for a presentation by Emily Lockard and Brenda Funk
(NRCS) for step by step instructions on how to bring your pasture back to life. We will have the no-till seed drill out for a hands-on re-seeding demonstration.
5:00- 7:00pm: Learn basic pasture plant ID, grazing management best practices from Emily Lockard and and get an overview of grazing livestock nutrition from Beth LaShell.
Community River Watch Day
Join us to learn more about the water quality sampling that MCD completes each month and get hands on experience with the chemistry involved.
MCD Annual Meeting of the Landowners
The Mancos Conservation District's Annual Meeting of the Landowners will be held on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center, 130 Grand Avenue, Mancos. Northern Water's Esther Vincent will be our featured guest speaker. She will present about the challenges and successes of Northern Water's postfire watershed restoration efforts following the 2020 East Troublesome Fire and the need to plan for postfire impacts before fires happen. We will also introduce the District’s staff and Board Members, recognize volunteers, display photo contest submissions, and will announce the MCD’s annual photo contest winners. The MCD Board of Supervisors will review proposed changes to the district's bylaws for landowner consideration and possible approval. Please come and share your ideas, concerns and conservation needs for our area. If you would like more information, please contact the District Manager at 970-508-0674 or email at neva@mancoscd.org.
Soil Testing Workshop
High Desert Conservation District, Mancos Conservation District, and CSU Extension - Montezuma County are excited to present a spring land management workshop series! Join us on April 12, 9:30-12:00 to learn how to take a soil sample and interpret results with Emily Lockard (CSU-Ext) with a soil health presentation by John Rizza, Colorado Dept. of Agriculture's Soil Health Coordinator. Please register here: https://SoilTestingHealth.eventbrite.com
HDCD Monthly Board Meeting
The HDCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Tuesday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Tuesday of each month from 4PM to 6PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 628 W. 5th Street, Cortez, CO (USDA Building). Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions. The meeting ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/7856459574
MCD Monthly Board Meeting
The MCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Monday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Monday, from 3PM to 5PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO. Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions.
HDCD Monthly Board Meeting
The HDCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Tuesday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Tuesday of each month from 4PM to 6PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 628 W. 5th Street, Cortez, CO (USDA Building). Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions. The meeting ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/7856459574
HDCD Annual Meeting of the Landowners & Local Work Group
We want to hear from YOU! The focus will be to identify existing agricultural and natural resource conservation issues in our community, and to provide information and feedback for directions NRCS programs.
MCD Monthly Board Meeting
The MCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Monday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Monday, from 3PM to 5PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO. Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions.
MCD Special Board Meeting
The MCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Monday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Monday, from 3PM to 5PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO. Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions.
HDCD Monthly Board Meeting
The HDCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Tuesday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Tuesday of each month from 4PM to 6PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 628 W. 5th Street, Cortez, CO (USDA Building). Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions. The meeting ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/7856459574
MCD Monthly Board Meeting
The MCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Monday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Monday, from 3PM to 5PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO. Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions.
Love Your Watershed Paint & Sip
Join us for a paint & sip highlighting the natural beauty of the Mancos Watershed and the importance of conserving it! https://mancos-conservation-district.booqable.shop/collections/events
Master Irrigator Program
Four Corners - Colorado Master Irrigator is a 4-day intensive educational program focused on equipping southwestern Colorado agricultural producers with information they can use to increase water and energy efficiency on their farms while maintaining financial success.
Master Irrigator Program
Four Corners - Colorado Master Irrigator is a 4-day intensive educational program focused on equipping southwestern Colorado agricultural producers with information they can use to increase water and energy efficiency on their farms while maintaining financial success.
Towaoc SMP Feedback Session
An opportunity to have your opinions heard on the Mancos River. Your feedback will guide the creation of the Mancos Watershed Stream Management Plan
Master Irrigator Program
Four Corners - Colorado Master Irrigator is a 4-day intensive educational program focused on equipping southwestern Colorado agricultural producers with information they can use to increase water and energy efficiency on their farms while maintaining financial success.
MCD Monthly Board Meeting
The MCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Monday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Monday, from 3PM to 5PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO. Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions.
Master Irrigator Program
Four Corners - Colorado Master Irrigator is a 4-day intensive educational program focused on equipping southwestern Colorado agricultural producers with information they can use to increase water and energy efficiency on their farms while maintaining financial success.
HDCD Monthly Board Meeting
The HDCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Tuesday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Tuesday of each month from 4PM to 6PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 628 W. 5th Street, Cortez, CO (USDA Building). Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions. The meeting ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/7856459574
HDCD Monthly Board Meeting
The HDCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Tuesday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Tuesday of each month from 4PM to 6PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 628 W. 5th Street, Cortez, CO (USDA Building). Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions. The meeting ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/7856459574
MCD Monthly Board Meeting
The MCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Monday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Monday, from 3PM to 5PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO. Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions.
Soil Test Results Interpretation
Join us for a live webinar presentation with Ward Laboratories President, Nicholas Ward, Ph.D, for a discussion on interpreting soil test results. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88435998688
HDCD *ANNUAL Meeting + Monthly Board Meeting
The HDCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Tuesday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Tuesday of each month from 4PM to 6PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 628 W. 5th Street, Cortez, CO (USDA Building). Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions. The meeting ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/7856459574
MCD Monthly Board Meeting
The MCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Monday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Monday, from 3PM to 5PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO. Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions.
MCD Monthly Board Meeting
The MCD Board of Supervisors meet the second Monday of every month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the second Monday, from 3PM to 5PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at 604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO. Please call the District Manager at (970) 529-8368 if you have any questions.
Mancos Watershed Tour
We will be offering a tour of the Mancos Watershed, in response to community requests. Join us on October 13th, for an all day experience touring the upper and lower reaches of the watershed, including the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park. Guided by Shauna Jensen-USFS, Wayne Eppich-MCD Board Member, and a Tribal Tour Guide. The tour costs $50 and includes lunch, snacks, a private Tribal Park tour, and endless information. Registration is required - see the attached flyer or our website for more information or to register. We will meet at 7:45 am at Boyle Park, vans will depart at 8:00 am and we plan to return to Mancos by 6:00 pm. Register soon, as space is limited.