Longmont and Boulder Valley
Conservation Districts
Recent News
Recent News
Spring 2021 - Conservation districts hire two new foresters to write Forest Management Plans
Spring 2021 - Conservation districts hire two new foresters to write Forest Management Plans
April 16, 2021 - Tree Seedling program complete for spring 2021
April 16, 2021 - Tree Seedling program complete for spring 2021
March 19, 2021 - Last day to place seedling order
March 19, 2021 - Last day to place seedling order
February 18, 2021 - The Natural Resources Building is closed indefinitely due to extensive water damage. We are still here to help you with your natural resource concerns. Please call us! 720-378-5521
February 18, 2021 - The Natural Resources Building is closed indefinitely due to extensive water damage. We are still here to help you with your natural resource concerns. Please call us! 720-378-5521
August 2020 - Conservation Districts sign MOU for Collaboration and Coordination to Improve Forest Health and Reduce Wildfire Risk in Boulder County, Colorado
August 2020 - Conservation Districts sign MOU for Collaboration and Coordination to Improve Forest Health and Reduce Wildfire Risk in Boulder County, Colorado
July 2020 - Welcome Peyton Ward, new District Conservation Technician
July 2020 - Welcome Peyton Ward, new District Conservation Technician
June 8, 2020 - Tree sales complete for 2020
June 8, 2020 - Tree sales complete for 2020
March 16, 2020 - Office is closed to walk-in customers due to COVID-19. Please call us for an appointment.
March 16, 2020 - Office is closed to walk-in customers due to COVID-19. Please call us for an appointment.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
- Boulder Valley Conservation District monthly board meeting - May 10, 2021
- Longmont Conservation District monthly board meeting - May 11, 2021
Our Goals
Our Goals
Water Quality and Quantity
Water Quality and Quantity
Water is the lifeblood of the West. The quantity and quality of water is extremely important for the health of our communities and ecosystem. We support increased water storage, improved irrigation water management practices, and appropriate riparian habitats.
Water is the lifeblood of the West. The quantity and quality of water is extremely important for the health of our communities and ecosystem. We support increased water storage, improved irrigation water management practices, and appropriate riparian habitats.
Sustainable Land Use
Sustainable Land Use
As population increases, natural and agricultural landscapes are continually manipulated. We engage with our community to provide landowners information and resources to steward their diverse properties.
As population increases, natural and agricultural landscapes are continually manipulated. We engage with our community to provide landowners information and resources to steward their diverse properties.
Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management
Various pests can damage our fragile ecosystem and affect the quality of our land. We encourage and assist landowners in controlling noxious weeds. We advocate for pollinator protection and appropriate prairie dog management.
Various pests can damage our fragile ecosystem and affect the quality of our land. We encourage and assist landowners in controlling noxious weeds. We advocate for pollinator protection and appropriate prairie dog management.
Forest Health and Watershed Management
Forest Health and Watershed Management
In partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts and the NRCS, we address resource concerns on forested private lands. We provide technical assistance to complete forest assessments, develop forest management plans, identify and secure a variety of funding sources, and implement projects.
In partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts and the NRCS, we address resource concerns on forested private lands. We provide technical assistance to complete forest assessments, develop forest management plans, identify and secure a variety of funding sources, and implement projects.
Agricultural & Conservation Education
Agricultural & Conservation Education
We want everyone - especially our children - to know where their food comes from. Agricultural and conservation education are the keystones of sustainability for tomorrow's leaders.
We want everyone - especially our children - to know where their food comes from. Agricultural and conservation education are the keystones of sustainability for tomorrow's leaders.
Our Impact
Our Impact
Encompass over 288,600 acres of land
Encompass over 288,600 acres of land
Assist over 300 farms in Boulder County
Assist over 300 farms in Boulder County
Supply resources for agriculture and conservation education
Supply resources for agriculture and conservation education
Serve hundreds of local residents yearly
Serve hundreds of local residents yearly
Our Boundaries
Our Boundaries
Due to COVID - 19 our office is currently closed to walk-in visits, but we are still working for you. Please call to schedule an appointment.
Due to COVID - 19 our office is currently closed to walk-in visits, but we are still working for you. Please call to schedule an appointment.
Boulder Valley & Longmont Conservation Districts
Boulder Valley & Longmont Conservation Districts
Address:
Address:
9595 Nelson Road, Suite D. Longmont, CO 80501
9595 Nelson Road, Suite D. Longmont, CO 80501
Boulder County Fairgrounds
Boulder County Fairgrounds
We are co-located with the USDA-NRCS Longmont Field Office. Natural Resources Building, upstairs and to the left.
We are co-located with the USDA-NRCS Longmont Field Office. Natural Resources Building, upstairs and to the left.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Vanessa McCracken, District Manager
Vanessa McCracken, District Manager
Office Phone: (720) 378-5521
Office Phone: (720) 378-5521
Mobile Phone: (720) 815-8842
Mobile Phone: (720) 815-8842
Karen Mandujano, District Conservationist
Karen Mandujano, District Conservationist
NRCS Longmont Field Office
NRCS Longmont Field Office
Office Phone: (720) 378-5525
Office Phone: (720) 378-5525