Upper Huerfano Conservation District

Promoting the wise use of natural resources in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties.

Tourism, rural living and agriculture co-exist in Huerfano County. Each use makes its own demands on the natural resources of the area.

 

©Photo 2005: Carol Sirko Dunn

Home

· Extensive brochure and literature library at the UHCD office.

· Support of the Living Snowfence program.

· Support of the Colorado Forest Service tree seedling sale.

· Work with Colorado Division of Wildlife to identify important wildlife habitats.

· Work with landowners to get conservation practices installed on the land.

· Participation in the Huerfano County Ag Coalition

· Pursuing funding to address the Maitland Arroyo wind erosion problem.

· Participation in efforts of Huerfano County Weed Management Board

· School programs on conservation topics

· Sponsorship of the Fourth Grade Foresters Project.

· Conservation cost-share program to help fund on-the-ground conservation projects.

· Sponsorship of Ag in the Classroom—Colorado Readers

· Birdhouse sale

· District cap sale

· Supplying Huerfano County Soil Surveys to area landowners, schools, libraries and realty offices.

· Tours and seminars pertinent to today’s agricultural producer.

· Conservation Photo Contest

· Conservationist of the Year award

· Conservation Teacher of the Year award

· Conservation Poster Contest for students

· Earth Day Coloring Contest

· Scholarships for teachers to the Conservation Teachers’ Workshop

· Scholarships for students to Camp Rocky

Contests, awards & scholarships:

Programs & projects

sponsored for the public:

Welcome to the Upper Huerfano Conservation District. The UHCD relies on grants and tax mill levy income to operate its programs and projects.

711 Walsen Ave., Suite A       Phone: (719) 738-1171
Walsenburg, CO 81089          Fax:     (719) 738-4873

 

E-mail: jennifer.vargas@co.nacdnet.net

To contact us:

2009 Accomplishments

 

· The District’s cost-share program approved 13 contracts and awarded $23,838.02 in funds

 

· Cost-share summary

 

· Information sheet

 

· Grants received

Þ Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Grant

Þ Direct Assistance Grant

Þ Matching Grant

Þ District Conservation Technician Grant

Þ District Conservation Technician Match Grant from Huerfano County Commissioners