Mancos Conservation District

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. These included the DCT position, the Mancos Conservation District meeting, developing an MOU between districts, flow meters, nozzle exchange program grant funds, drop box issue, and bills. The board discussed a potential board retreat, planning for the Annual Meeting, and CD's for the district. The NRCS office is working on CRP contracts, and the board discussed the DCT hiring process. The CDA Drought Resiliency Competitive Grant, employee partnership model with Mancos, and the STAR grant funding application were also discussed. The board also touched on the CSCB matching grant application and fundraiser ideas.

The meeting included discussions on the Landowner survey, CSCB Matching Grant application for 2022, and the DCT program request. A potential Watershed Resolution was discussed, focusing on a centralized administrative support system for Colorado districts. Updates were provided on NRCS activities, including a transition to CRP and increased inquiries due to new residents moving into the area. Old business included website removal, invasive weed application, and fundraiser ideas. New business involved requirements for the DM Monthly report and discussions about the CSCB matching grant dollars and the DCT program.

The meeting included an introduction to the new proposed STAR (Saving Tomorrow's Ag resources) program, which will provide funding for soil health projects. The board reviewed March's action items, including entering events into the new calendar and sending letters of support for House bill 21-1181, related to the Colorado Collaborative for Healthy Soils (CCHS) and the STAR Program. The President discussed the matching grant application due in July and potential uses for the funds. Staff reports covered NRCS updates, the CCHS/CEWL meetings, Farmers Advisory Meeting, San Juan Basin Roundtable Meeting, and other activities. Old business included website removal, invasive weed application review, and fundraiser ideas. New business involved discussions about the DCT program, supervisor certification program, requirements for the DM Monthly report, and plans for the 2021 SW AG seminar/annual meeting/NRCS work group meeting.

The meeting covered several topics, including Google Drive access, review of CSCB's bylaws template, grant options, and the removal of the old website. The board discussed topics for a future workgroup meeting and approved the annual resolution to exclude district supervisors as employees for workers' compensation insurance. The NRCS may provide funding for weed control, and tree sales are ongoing. The board also discussed grants/funding, introducing themselves to County Commissioners, and fundraiser ideas. The Colorado Department of Agriculture has grants available for Specialty Crops, Interns, and Noxious Weed Management.

The meeting included discussions on tree sales, the 2020 budget and financials, and the hiring status of a District Manager/Bookkeeper. The NRCS workgroup meeting was reviewed, and board recruitment was discussed, leading to the invitation of a new member. Grant opportunities were explored, and promotional items for the district were considered. Collaboration with Montezuma County was discussed, focusing on water savings results. An update on weed barrier orders was provided, and the attendance of the DCT at BOS meetings was discussed. The Ag Expo and SW Ag Fall Seminar/Annual Meeting were also on the agenda, along with a collaboration with MLC at Fozzie's Farm.