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. for a free assessment.
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 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.ag.state.co.us/animals/animals.html
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/library/pdfs/nursery/csfsbuyg.pdf
Trees for Conservation: Planning, Planting and Care http://csfs.colostate.edu/library/pdfs/trees/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.ag.state.co.us/DPI/GroundWater/home.html
Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment www.cdphe.state.co.us/
- WEEDS
- Noxious Weed Information
- http://www.ext.colostate.edu/ptlk/2103.html
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
Colorado Weed Management Association www.cwma.org/weed.htm