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Douglas County Conservation District ~Helping People Help the Land~
by promoting projects through education to
further the long- term sustainable use of natural resources
balancing the needs of agriculture and urban growth
PO Box 688, 7519 E. Hwy 86, Franktown, CO 80116 ![]() |
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About Us District History Board of Supervisors Contact Info YOUTH Conservation Activities ![]() ![]() ![]()
FREE! Kids ages 7-14 are welcome
Connecting Youth to Agriculture Outdoor learning activities include Water Quality, Rangeland Plants, Entomology (bugs), Soils, Gardens and Irrigation, and Understanding Riparian Areas (streambanks).
Updated June 22, 2010
The 2010 seedling tree program has ended this season with a total of 14,698 trees sold to 145 Douglas County landowners. If you are interested in receiving a seedling tree order form for the 2011 season and you are not currently on our list, please email us and we will put you on our list so you will be sent an order form sometime in November 2010. Please check out the requirements to participate in the seedling tree program. A list of recommended species for Douglas County is available to assist you in your decision of what species to purchase. Conservation ActivitiesGrant "Bayou Gulch Project" Throughout Douglas County there are areas that are infested with one of the states noxious weeds Leafy spurge. The district was awarded grant money in 2009 totaling $12,000.00 to assist landowners along Bayou Gulch in Parker to control Leafy spurge. There were a total of eight landowners that participated in this project which was a 50% cost share to control leafy spurge on their property using various control methods such as mechanical (mowing), chemical (spring/fall), and biological (insects). The district has secured another grant 2010 to expand to other landowners along Bayou Gulch.
education Activities Youth Conservation Camp in Castle Rock July 14, 2010 See above About the Douglas County Conservation DistrictThe Douglas County Conservation District is helping people help the land by promoting projects through education to further the long-term sustainable use of natural resources balancing the needs of agriculture and urban growth. For more detailed information about the District go to District Info. We receive funds from several sources such as the County and state to help our District residents, none of which comes through direct taxation and the district receives revenue from product sales: State grant funds for conservation practices Sale of Grass and Wildflower Seed Sale of Growing Aids (Polymer, Fertilizer tablets, Weed barrier, and Staples) A Brief History of Conservation DistrictsHow We Got Started In 2002, the 77 Colorado "Soil Conservation Districts" removed "Soil"
from their name to more accurately reflect that emphasis not be solely
concerned with soil, but for all the natural resources. Douglas County Conservation District Board of Supervisors and Staff
In picture: Scott McHenry-Member, Johanna Harden-President, Gary Boynton-Member, Graham Thompson-Member, Mark Moore-Vice-President, Dave Dirkse-Treasurer, Michael Swanson-Secretary and Pam Brewster-District Administrator Contact Information for the Douglas County Conservation District
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