District Information 

Function of the Shavano Conservation District

​To make available technical, financial and educational resources, whatever their source, and focus or coordinate them so that they meet the needs of the local land manager with conservation of soil, water and related natural resources.  

Location 

​The Shavano Conservation District encompasses 1,191,438 acres. In a general manner, it can be described as eastern Montrose County, Ouray County in its entirety, Gunnison County west of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, and a small acreage east of Highway 50 within Delta County and adjacent to Montrose County. 

Natural Resource Data 

​​Montrose County contains vast spans of pristine landscape and an array of national parks and forests covering 2,200 square miles. Ouray County covers 542 miles with landscape that is dominated by mountain peaks with 12 peaks 13,000 feet or higher. 

Meet Our Board of Supervisors

Ken Lipton
Board President
970-626-3951
​klipton@ouraynet.com
Bert Earle
Secretary/Treasurer
earleco@gmail.co​
Teddy Berger
970-596-1689
​westerncoloradoland@gmail.com
Jack Brungardt
970-249-5081
jackbrungardt@outlook.com
Lanny Denham
Board Vice President
970-323-5461
​lannydenham@gmail.com
Ron Germann
970-250-1201
​rpgerman@gmail.com
Edward Atencio
303-898-5855
​vallede04@yahoo.com
Seth Urbanowitz
CSU Exeficio
970-874-2197
Seth.Urbanowitz@colostate.edu

​Shavano Board of Supervisors    

​The Shavano Conservation District is comprised of a 7-member volunteer board of supervisors elected by the public. Term limits are not applicable. The individuals who serve on this board have a genuine concern for agriculture and its preservation. Each member brings a different perspective and knowledge to the board and each attends many different types of meetings related to the mission of the District throughout the year in addition to the regular monthly board meetings. The time commitment is approximately 6 hours a month. 
 
The primary goal of the District is to maintain the best agricultural land for future generations. Local residents who own land within the District and are interested in serving on the board should contact the District office or attend a monthly board meeting. No experience is necessary to join; just a desire to help conserve our natural resources.

Monthly Board Meetings    

​​The Shavano Board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Montrose USDA Office 102 Par Place, unless otherwise posted.
Change of Regular Meeting Date Posting:  change_of_regular_meetingtime_and_location_-_december_2019.pdf
Special Meeting Notice:  special_meeting_notice_december_16_2019.pdf
2020 Board Meeting Schedule - Dates and Times:  2020_regular_meeting_dates_and_times.pdf

Meeting Minutes    

December 10, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes:   2019.12.10_december_board_minutes.pdf

Meeting Agenda    

​​​Depending on the type of meeting, agendas will be posted 24 to 72 hours prior to the meeting date.
December 10, 2019 Meeting Agenda:  2019.12.10_december_board_meeting_agenda.pdf                 
                   December 16, 2019 Special Meeting Agenda:  2019.12.16_special_meeting_agenda.pdf                    

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Location & Hours



​SHAVANO CONSERVATION DISTRICT
​102 Par Place
Suite 4
​Montrose, CO 81401

​MONDAY - FRIDAY
8am - 5pm

​SATURDAY/SUNDAY
Closed

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