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
· 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
· Shavano Dams 1 & 2
· Roatcap Dam
Education Resources
2021 4th Grade Natural Resource Festival
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Stewardship Week
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2020 5th and 6th Grade Conservation Poster Contest
"Where Would We BEE Without Pollinators?"
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Contact Mendy Stewart at 970-964-3582 or mendy.stewart@co.nacdnet.net for more information
5th and 6th Grade Contest Packet and Entry Form "Virtual Farm Tour: Interview With A Bee" Zoom Recording Passcode: bees*665510 Additional Resources: NACD Pollinator Field Day Curriculum Guide Selecting Plants for Pollinators: A Regional Guide for Farmers, Land Managers, and Gardeners Purple Plow Challenge: Protect the Pollinators National Audubon Society, Audubon Rockies Cool Colorado Bees |
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
· 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
Special Projects
· Western Colorado Soil Health Conference
· Soil Health Demonstrations
· Food and Farm Forum Sponsor
· Soil Health Demonstrations
· Food and Farm Forum Sponsor
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