January 2025 Updates

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As we enter a week of warmer weather that seems like the light at the end of the tunnel after weeks of extreme cold, here are some updates for your reading pleasure.

WEBINAR: Water Quality Results from Irrigated Meadow Monitoring - Feb 20

Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Ag Water Network will be hosting a webinar on February 20, 2025 that will overview the results of irrigated mountain…

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Colorado Snowpack Data

Check out the latest snowpack data as reported by the National Weather and Climate Center.

USDA Conservation Partnership Program for Non-Lethal Conflict Reduction in Colorado.

RCPP Funding for Wolf Conflict Reduction - Deadline FEB 7

Through a $2.5M investment, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado has partnered with the Western Landowners Alliance (WLA) to assist producers reduce the risk associated with carnivore and livestock interactions. Phase 1 Sign-up Ends: February 7, 2025 @ 4pm MST. For Middle Park (Grand and Summit Counties) contact Stephen Jaouen, 970.404.3443 or 970.401.2006.

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Wolf Conflict Mitigation Resources

Whether we like it or not, wolves are back in Colorado. Here are some resources from various sources that can help producers mitigate wolf-livestock conflict.

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OLRT Funding for Water Quality & River Restoration - Deadline March 1

During the November 2023 Election, Grand County voters approved an extension and expansion of the 0.3% countywide sales tax for operation of the Open Lands, Rivers and Trails Fund (ORLT).

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Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails 2024 Annual Report

Read the 2024 summary of projects funded by the Grand County OLRT Fund.

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Winter Maintenance and Care of Livestock

Written by Olivia K. Clark, previous CSU Extension Agent, Grand County
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Winter maintenance and care of livestock in northwest Colorado can be…

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Tree Seedlings For Sale

Spring trees arrive at the end of May. Reserve your order of seedlings TODAY!

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