Colorado State Conservation Board
Since 1937, Colorado’s 76 Conservation Districts have represented private landowners’ interests in conservation planning and practices. While Conservation Districts are technically considered “local governments,” they fall under the statutory guidance of the State.
The Colorado State Conservation Board (CSCB) is comprised of Conservation District representatives from Colorado’s 10 watersheds and provides guidance to the Department of Agriculture for:
Phone: (303) 869-9030
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/agconservation/conservationboard
The Colorado State Conservation Board (CSCB) is comprised of Conservation District representatives from Colorado’s 10 watersheds and provides guidance to the Department of Agriculture for:
- Disbursing state grant funds and direct assistance to the Conservation Districts
- Developing training tools for long and short term planning, budgeting, and laws pertaining to local governance
- Performing as a board of appeals for landowners appealing Conservation District activities
- Facilitating local conservation programs that improve soil health, water quality, water conservation, wildlife habitat, forest health, plant communities and energy conservation.
Phone: (303) 869-9030
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/agconservation/conservationboard
Natural Resource Conservation Service
- Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners can receive financial assistance from NRCS to make improvements to their land.
- NRCS conservationists provide technical expertise and conservation planning for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners wanting to make conservation improvements to their land.
- NRCS provides incentives to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners wanting to put wetlands, agricultural land, grasslands and forests under long-term easements.
- Find local USDA service centers across the country.
- NRCS offers a variety of information, tools, and resources related to conservation.
- The NRCS online newsroom has the latest information on USDA’s conservation agency, including news releases, feature stories, downloadable media files and more.
- NRCS helps America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners conserve the nation’s soil, water, air and other natural resources. All programs are voluntary and offer science-based solutions that benefit both the landowner and the environment.
Website: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home/
Colorado Ag Water Alliance
The Colorado Ag Water Alliance (CAWA) is comprised of agricultural leaders from across Colorado committed to the preservation of agriculture through the wise use of Colorado’s water resources. Members represent major facets of production agriculture, as well as partner organizations such as the Colorado Water Institute, Colorado State University, Colorado Department of Agriculture, and the Colorado Water Conservation Board.
Phone: (720) 244-4629
Website: https://www.coagwater.org
Phone: (720) 244-4629
Website: https://www.coagwater.org
Colorado Ag Council
The Colorado Ag Council is a structured entity that pulls together statewide agriculture organizations that represent and serve Colorado agriculture producers. The Ag Council acts as a forum for discussion and review of issues important and currently being considered by its member organizations. The group meets regularly while the Colorado General Assembly is in session and may also meet for any other reason applicable to its formation and at the behest of its membership.
Website: https://www.coloradoagcouncil.net
Website: https://www.coloradoagcouncil.net
National Association of Conservation Districts
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that represents America’s 3,000 conservation districts and the 17,000 men and women who serve on their governing boards. Conservation districts are local units of government established under state law to carry out natural resource management programs at the local level. Districts work with millions of cooperating landowners and operators to help them manage and protect land and water resources on private and public lands in the United States.
NACD’s mission is to promote responsible management and conservation of natural resources on all lands by representing locally-led conservation districts and their associations through grassroots advocacy, education and partnerships.The association was founded on the philosophy that conservation decisions should be made at the local level with technical and funding assistance from federal, state and local governments and the private sector. As the national voice for all conservation districts, NACD supports voluntary, incentive-driven natural resource conservation programs that benefit all citizens.
NACD maintains relationships with organizations and government agencies; publishes information about districts; works with leaders in agriculture, conservation, environment, education, industry and other fields; and provides services to its districts. The association’s programs and activities aim to advance conservation led by local districts and the millions of cooperating landowners and land managers they serve.
Website: https://www.nacdnet.org
NACD’s mission is to promote responsible management and conservation of natural resources on all lands by representing locally-led conservation districts and their associations through grassroots advocacy, education and partnerships.The association was founded on the philosophy that conservation decisions should be made at the local level with technical and funding assistance from federal, state and local governments and the private sector. As the national voice for all conservation districts, NACD supports voluntary, incentive-driven natural resource conservation programs that benefit all citizens.
NACD maintains relationships with organizations and government agencies; publishes information about districts; works with leaders in agriculture, conservation, environment, education, industry and other fields; and provides services to its districts. The association’s programs and activities aim to advance conservation led by local districts and the millions of cooperating landowners and land managers they serve.
Website: https://www.nacdnet.org
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