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Double El/Agate Conservation
Districts
Serving landowners in parts of Elbert, El Paso and Lincoln Counties P.O. Box 215, 504 Washington Simla, CO 80835 Phone: 719-541-2359 Fax 719-541-3061
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Seedling Tree Program click here for more information on the program for local landowners. The plants are sold at production costs to the landowner by the Forest Service for the Trees for Conservation Program. The tree seedling program is designed for tree plantings on your property. There are many different types of species available but order soon to get the most popular species before they sell out.
Cost Share Assistance available to Landowners Cost share assistance grant funding available to Agate & Double El CD landowners to install conservation practices. Applications are being accepted for consideration of conservation projects. Call the office for an application or for more information (719-541-2359 x 101.
Upcoming Seminars Big Sandy Creek Riparian Walk: Saturday, July 19th; 8:30-Noon, Big Sandy Ranch, 17645 N. Calhan Hwy, Calhan, CO. Special Bird Watch for Early Risers 7-8:30 am. 9-10 am Grazing Riparian Area; 10-10:40 am Poisonous Plants; 10:40-noon Riparian Walk. For more information call 719-541-2359 x 101. Co sponsored by Resource Group, GLCI Grant funding and the following agencies Co State Forest Service, Co State University Extension, Agate, Double El, El Paso County and Kiowa Conservation Districts, Division of Wildlife, Elbert County Environmental Health Dept, and Natural Resources Conservation Service. Camp Rocky: July 6-12 Award winning Outdoor environmental adventures for youth ages 14-19 near Divide, Colorado. Cost for camp is $225 all inclusive. Scholarships available to area youth from Double El and Agate Conservation Districts. Call 719-541-2359 x 101 for information and/or to register by May 20th.
Conservation Districts provide the following services to landowners: Seedling Trees Tree Survival Accessories - Weed Barrier Polymer, Rabbit Guards, and Drip Irrigation Systems Grass Seed for Native and Introduced Species Assistance with tree species selection and wind break design Distribution of educational information to schools, groups, and individuals Conservation Educational Workshops Living snow fence projects Scholarships for youth and Teachers for Conservation Education Funding assistance to install conservation projects
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