Kiowa Conservation District
PO BOX 688/ 7519 E. Hwy 86, Franktown, CO

303-621-2070 ext. 101

Helping People Help The Land in Elbert County Colorado

 Tips and Links

We are here to offer free advice for your conservation needs.  Below is a list of some good information that can help you get started.  If you would like a personal consultation regarding your property, and you live in our district (Western Elbert County, CO) please contact us by e-mail or phone at 303 621-2070 ext. 101 for a free assessment.   

Conservation Tips

Check below for general conservation help.  Need more information?  Just e-mail or call us at 303-621-2070 ext. 101.

• All About Windbreaks
• Common Insect Pests
• Noxious Weeds
• Planting a Buffalograss Lawn
• Planting a Blue grama Lawn
• Planting Native Grass Seed 
• Planting Trees
• Planting Wildflowers
• Reseeding Pasture
• Recipes
• Why are Trees a Good Idea?

  Links to Animals, Plants, Programs, Soil, Water, Weeds

ANIMALS

Colorado State Dept of ag. Animal Industry www.colorado.gov/ag/animals

Colorado Division of Wildlife http://wildlife.state.co.us/

Urban Wildlife Rescue www.urbanwildliferescue.org

US Fish and Wildlife Service http:www.r6.fws.gov  

PLANTS

Colorado State Forest Service Nursery  publications on windbreaks, planting and other helpful information http://csfs.colostate.edu/

Colorado State University - Extension Service Plant Talk http://www.ext.colostate.edu/ptlk

Plant Material Facts                                                    

http://Plant-Materials.nrcs.usda.gov

Trees for Conservation:  A Buyers Guide http://csfs.colostate.edu/pdfs/08byrgd-www.pdf

Trees for Conservation:  Planning, Planting and Care http://csfs.colostate.edu/pdfs/trees_for_conv_scr.pdf

 PROGRAMS

 Natural Resources Conservation Service www.co.nrcs.usda.gov
        Click the "Programs" choice and you can learn more about what's available.

SOIL

Colorado Association of Conservation Districts  http://www.cacd.us/

Colorado State University Extension Soil Tests www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/Crops/00501.html

Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/

WATER

Colorado Dept. of Ag., Groundwater www.colorado.gov/ag/GW

Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment www.cdphe.state.co.us/

Colorado Division of Water Resources www.water.state.co.us

Colorado Water Resources Inst. www.cwrri.colostate.edu

Denver Water www.water.denver.co.gov

WEEDS

 

Colorado Weed Management Association www.cwma.org/noxweeds.html

Noxious Weed Information

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/ptlk/2103.html