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Our Projects

P2M Pathways 2 Market Purpose :  Encourage the adoption of  non-traditional low water use, value added crops through development of alternative markets and an informed public.   Funded by : ADM Community Partnership Grant 2008-2009 Laura Jane Musser Fund 2007-2008

Pathways   Republican River Basin Pathways Project Purpose :  Raise Traditional Crops on less water, promotes long term sustainability of the Ogallala Aquifer and mitigates long-term economic impacts of compliance with the Republican River Compact Settlement agreement of 2002.  Funded by :  Federal Conservation Innovation Grant 2005-2009

REACH Rural Efficient Agriculture Communication Hub Purpose :    Create a one stop online database where producers can find and compare regional information on different crops, inputs, water consumption, economics, current studies,  actual yields and value added opportunities and other useful information to assist in making profitable and sustainable  management decision.  Funded by : Colorado NRCS  Conservation Innovation Grant 2009

DCT District Conservation Technician Purpose :   Provide technical assistance to western Yuma County's  landowners for conservation planning to protect natural resources. Funded by : Colorado NRCS, Colorado State Conservation Board and the Yuma Conservation District 2002-2009

Test Plots	Community Garden

Tree and Drip Irrigation Supply Contact the office today for an order form or to check availability For more information  Click Here

Books are available at the office or purchase them through this link Click Here

Buffalo Brand Grass Seed Cover Crop Native Grass Turf Seed Contact the office for a quote.   No project is to big or small

Student Programs and Opportunities
Educational programs for students sponsored by the Yuma Conservation District include 2nd Grade Sammy Soils Coloring Contest, 5th Grade Arbor Day, 6th Grade Poster Contest,       7th & 8th Grade Salvador Memorial Science Fair Award, Camp Rocky, Ted Tuell scholarship

Water and Nutrient Management 319 Project-Completed 2006

Producers adopted Best Management Practices on 45,000 acres during a four-year project to protect ground water quality and raise awareness about the connection between agricultural practices and quality of ground water in the Ogallala Aquifer. Funded by an EPA Grant administered through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 2002-2006.  More information.  The Final Report. (PDF)

Locally Led Conservation
The need for local leadership in managing our natural resources was one of the most important factors leading to the establishment of conservation districts nearly 60 years ago. The process of local people working to assess community conservation needs, make decisions and implement solutions is called Locally Led Conservation.

                                              NRCS Conservation Partnership
The district provides office space for an NRCS field office in western Yuma County. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is the primary federal agency that works with private landowners to help  conserve, maintain and improve their natural resources. More information.

YCD Celebrates 50 Years
On Tuesday November 11, 2008 the Yuma Conservation District hosted it's fiftieth annual meeting at the Club at Indian Hills.  The night included display boards spanning the previous 50 years, presentation of the ADM Community Partnership grant by Deb Heid, recognition of the Outstanding Cooperators of the Year Carrol and Vicki Flemister, Distinguished Service Award for 50 years of dedication and honorable service presented to Bud & Genève Mekelburg, key note speech by National Association of Conservation Districts, President John Redding and the Grand Prize a $500 travel voucher generously donated by Bank of Colorado was won by Tim Powell.

The locally grown menu featured French Onion Soup onions grown by Jensen Onions, garlic mashed potatoes grown and donated by Joe and Kellie Newton, baked beans grown and donated by local ADM producers, pork tenderloin grown and donated by Murphy Brown, prime rib donated by Scharmm, butter and sour cream grown and donated by Yuma County Dairy and cheesecake.

Founding members of the Yuma Conservation District that were present include Perry Blach, Willard Gorman and Bud Mekelburg.   

2009 Meetings of the Board of Supervisors, Second Thursday of each month at the district office, 5 p.m.

Employee Resources
General Office Procedures (PDF) 
Yuma CD Employee Handbook (PDF)