Services

Irrigation WAter Management

IWM is the act of timing and regulating irrigation water application so that it satisfies the requirements of the crop without wasting water, soil and plant nutrients, and degrading the soil.
· Work with producers scheduling irrigations
· Installation and maintenance of loggers and sensors
· Assist with eRams and CoAgMet irrigation monitoring
For more Information Contact Jerry Allen, Irrigation Water Management Specialist, at 970-964-3575 or jerry.allen@usda.gov

Flood Prevention Dams

SCD operates and maintains 3 earthen flood prevention dams, which were created to protect thousands of acres of farmland in the Uncompahgre Valley.
· Shavano Dams 1 & 2
· Roatcap Dam

Education Resources

2020 4th Grade Natural Resource Festival
May 12, 2020 - Cancelled Due to COVID 19 Pandemic

Presenter Information

Presenter Registration Form

Teacher Information

Teacher Registration Form

2020 Earth Day Coloring Contest

Earth Day Coloring Contest Information

Stewardship Week
April 26-May 3, 2020

Every April Shavano Conservation District provides watershed non point source pollution presentations for local elementary classes in recognition of Stewardship Week (the last Sunday in April through the first Sunday in May). This video filmed by the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District in Ohio is similar to the presentations provided by the Shavano Conservation District.

Adult Environmental Education

· Irrigation and Water Efficiency Seminars
· Local Work Group Meetings
· Newsletters and newspaper articles published on conservation issues and programs
· Project, cover crop, and rangeland tours
· “Conservation Teacher of the Year” award
· Ag In the Classroom Summer Teacher’s Institute scholarships
· Offer conservation information at Montrose County Fair, Ouray County Fair, and community events & festivals