Mesa Conservation District October 2026 Newsletter

MESA CONSERVATION CONNECTION

Sharing district updates and programs, local conservation resources, and upcoming events for our Western Slope community!

MCD’s Program Updates

Delta-Mesa Colorado Master Irrigator
Grand Valley Water Committee
- Grand Valley Water Committee Biannual Meeting - December 3rd
Noxious Weed Cost Share Program (NWCSP)
- MCD is no longer accepting applications for the NWCSP.
- More information about the Noxious Weed Program below!
Microhabitat Program
- Thanks to a grant from Village and Wilderness, the Mesa Conservation District is planning a native plant demonstration garden event that will jumpstart our program, helping community members develop microhabitats in their own backyard!
Bureau of Reclamation, B2E “Drought Resiliency on Western Colorado Conserved Lands” in partnership with the Colorado West Land Trust (CWLT) - Coming soon

Upcoming Event for Local Producers!

Wrapping up our Noxious Weed Management Cost-Share Program

What a season! Thanks to strong interest from local landowners and irrigation ditch users, Mesa Conservation District’s Noxious Weed Management Cost-Share Program has filled all of its participant slots for 2026. We’re no longer accepting new applications this year while our team works with current participants to finish treatments, complete post-treatment site visits, and process reimbursements.

So far this year, participants have treated more than 60 acres and 4,000 feet of irrigation ditch for Russian olive, tamarisk, Russian knapweed, whitetop, and other Mesa County List A and B noxious weeds. They have also reseeded treated areas with donated native grass seed.

None of this would be possible without our funders and partners. A big thank you to the Colorado State Conservation Board and the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts (CACD) for funding the program, and to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for its partnership and support. We’re also grateful to RiversEdge West and Mesa County Noxious Weed & Pest Management for donating their time and expertise on site visits, application review, and our January workshop, and to Mesa County for donating native seed.

Save the Date! Grand Valley Water Committee Biannual Meeting - December 3rd

Join the Grand Valley Water Committee for its fall biannual meeting. We’ll share progress on the two projects underway through our Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART grant: the Grand Valley Irrigation Company’s irrigation water measurement designs and RiversEdge West’s river corridor planning. We’ll also look ahead to 2027 and future construction funding, and ask for your ideas on funding sources and partnerships.

We'll share an RSVP link at the end of October.

Everyone with an interest in water in the Grand Valley is welcome: irrigators, water providers, local governments, agencies and community members.

Support MCD Today!

There are two simple and impactful ways you can help MCD protect and conserve our priceless natural resources.

Give Directly – Your donation makes a lasting impact. Every contribution strengthens our district and its programs to conserve natural resources and safeguard the land for future generations.

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Mesa Conservation District is committed to providing information to all persons. All correspondence, publications, and District documents are available in alternative format upon request. If you require assistance or accommodation please reach out to us using the contact information below.

Email: mesaconservationdistrict@gmail.com

Office Phone: 970-361-3783