Fall 2026 MPCD News

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Catch up on the latest news, articles, and educational insights. We hope the articles within inspire you to have conservation conversations with your friends, family, and colleagues.

Spring 2027 Tree Sale Open

Tree seedlings and perennials can be utilized for a variety of conservation projects. They can help stabilize soil on barren ground or steep slopes; reestablish logged forests; or grow up to be living windbreaks for livestock or households.

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Grass & Wildflower Seed For Sale

MPCD sells grass and wildflower seed that is adapted to high elevations. Get your seed now and seed when the conditions are ideal.

New tax credit for CO farmers starts 2026. Benefits soil health, water efficiency, ecosystems. Applications open Nov 2025. QR code info.

Ag Stewardship Tax Credit: Sign Up NOW

Interested producers should fill out applications now to receive an application number and finish applying on November 16, 2026, at 10 a.m.

Fundraiser for Grand County Wildfire Council. Trivia event on Oct 18, 2026, with food, drinks, and silent auction. Teams of 4!

Trivia Benefit for Grand County Wildfire Council: 10/18

Wildfire Ready! Trivia Edition! October 18th, 1pm-4pm at Roadhouse Bar and Grill near Grand Lake

Workshop on water-efficient irrigation by High Country Conservation Center on Oct 28, 9-10 AM in Frisco, CO. QWEL credit available.

Water Efficiency Workshop: 10/28, Frisco

WHAT: Water Efficiency Workshop | WHEN: Wednesday, October 28, 9:00a.-10:00am | WHERE: HC3 Office, 620 Main Street, Unit 8, Frisco, CO

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The Intricacies of CO Water Rights

The historic drought of 2026 has spurred many questions about water rights, water right administration, and water right calls. In an effort to debunk…

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FY 27 NRCS Application Cutoff Date - November 20

Producers interested in funding during fiscal year 2027 should apply by November 20, 2026. Contact stephen.jaouen@usda.gov for more information.

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Grazing Horse Pastures

I recently met with a resident who was concerned about overgazing in a horse pasure. After visiting the site, I observed that parts of the pasture…

Sign Up for the Grand County Extension Newsletter

The CSU Extension Office in Grand County has a new community newsletter: The Extension Connection. Sign up to receive it!

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National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day : October 3

Each year on October 3rd, National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day is celebrated across the United States. The goal is to raise awareness about the…

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Hay Testing - Know What You're Feeding & What You Need to Supplement

Hay testing provides valuable information about your hay quality. You will know exactly what you are feeding your livestock, and what, if anything, you need to supplement. Contact us to inquire about hay testing.

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Drought in Summer 2026 in 12 Maps and Graphs

The contiguous United States experienced its warmest June-August on record in 2026, accompanied by below-normal precipitation and above-normal…

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Want a more water-conscious yard or garden?

After another drought year, lawns are showing the strain. This 10-question guide will jump-start your next waterwise home project.

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Technical Brief – Noxious Weeds

Noxious weeds, as defined in the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, are alien (non-native) plants that aggressively invade; are detrimental to economic crops…

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Colorado's Irrigated Ag Land: A Part of the Solution

Recent coverage of Colorado's water future has repeated a claim that deserves closer scrutiny: that permanently drying up irrigated farmland is the…

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A Focus on Lifelong Learning

Middle Park Conservation District (MPCD) takes this quote to heart by dedicating resources to the education of all ages and life stages.

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Mark Volt - The Heartbeat of MPCD

Mark Volt is the go-to guy if you want technical assistance on conservation projects in Middle Park. With local experience dating back to the early…

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