Yuma County Conservation District

Yuma County Conservation District Our Goal: To create as many good stewards of natural resources as possible without the use of mandat Kinnie, Raymond Anderson, Lawrence Wisdom, T.E.

Formation of soil conservation districts in Yuma County began in 1949. On May 9 of that year the Hale Soil Conservation District was formed. The district covered approximately 727,000 acres in southern Yuma County. The Northeast Yuma Soil Conservation District was formed on January 6, 1950 and contained approximately 320,000 acres in northeast Yuma County. The Yuma Soil Conservation District was f

ormed in 1958 covering the northwest portion of the county. The first board members for the Northeast Yuma District were: Ivan Leech, Harvey Nickel, E.H. Brophy, Ray Merritt, and Henry Bledsoe. The first available list of board members for the Hale District is from 1955 and includes: Clarence Stults, Gerald Zion, Clifford Like, Herman Reitmeyer, Harold Renzelman, Robert O’Brien, O.G. Gurss and Clifford Akey. Hale SCD and Northeast Yuma SCD consolidated in 1970 forming Yuma County Soil Conservation District with an area of 1,044,087 acres of land and 2,367 acres of surface water. Land uses include native rangelend, irrigated cropland, nonirrigated cropland, nonirrigated pastureland, urban lands, recreation and wildlife. The landownership consists of private, state and federal. The first board members for the newly formed Yuma County SCD were: Richard Wisdom, Dean Witte, Chester Wingfield, Warren Noffsinger, Harold Kamla, Harry Fonte, Joe Connally, Dallas Oestman, Oscar Stults, and Bill Reitmeyer. In 2002 the name was changed state wide to drop the word soil. The District is a member of the Republican River Watershed Association, the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts and the National Association of Conservation Districts.

🌱🍽️ Eat. Learn. Restore. 🍽️🌱The Yuma County Conservation District is excited to host a series of Invasive Annual Grass R...
05/29/2026

🌱🍽️ Eat. Learn. Restore. 🍽️🌱

The Yuma County Conservation District is excited to host a series of Invasive Annual Grass Restoration Workshops on June 4 in Julesburg, Holyoke, and Wray!

Did you know that the Yuma County Conservation District worked with NRCS to develop a Targeted Conservation Program (TCP) focused on cheatgrass and invasive annual grass management? This highly competitive proposal was selected for funding and is expected to impact approximately 6,000 acres across Yuma, Phillips, and Sedgwick Counties through improved rangeland health, invasive grass control, and enhanced wildlife habitat.

Even more exciting, only five Targeted Conservation Programs were funded in Colorado this year, making this a significant conservation achievement for northeastern Colorado!

Join us to learn about:
✅ Cheatgrass and invasive annual grass management
✅ Native species restoration
✅ Noxious w**d control strategies
✅ Conservation funding opportunities available through NRCS

Special thanks to Envu for sponsoring these workshops and to Alan Hopkins (Envu) and Trent Verquer (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) for sharing their expertise.

With the June 8 EQIP signup deadline approaching, now is the perfect time to learn about available opportunities and management strategies.

📞 Please RSVP to the Yuma County Conservation District so we can provide an accurate meal count.
Call 970-332-3107 ext. 9002 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

We hope to see you there!

05/14/2026
🌿 Final Tree Shipment Has Arrived! 🌿The last of our trees are finally in, and we’ve added a few new items to the lineup!...
05/08/2026

🌿 Final Tree Shipment Has Arrived! 🌿
The last of our trees are finally in, and we’ve added a few new items to the lineup!

If you’ve been waiting—now’s the time. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
👉 Order now and get ready to plant! www.ycconservation.com/shop

We are excited to share that Halter is the virtual fencing company we are partnering with for the Bonny Reservoir Grazin...
05/01/2026

We are excited to share that Halter is the virtual fencing company we are partnering with for the Bonny Reservoir Grazing Project — and our collars are scheduled to arrive the second week of June!! 🙌

If you’re interested in learning more about how virtual fencing is helping Colorado ranchers reduce labor, improve grazing management, and increase productivity, this is a great opportunity

Join Rancher’s Night Out on May 13 at 6:00 PM at Sky Ranch Golf Course in Sterling for:

Real-world ranching examples
Q&A with the Halter team
A chance to connect with other producers
And a great meal on them 🍽️

If you’ve been curious about virtual fencing or want to see how it might fit into your operation, this would be well worth your time.

Let me know if you have questions — we’re excited to start implementing this at Bonny in July!

🌲 EXTRA TREES & SHRUBS AVAILABLE – MORE SELECTION ADDED! 🌲We still have trees and shrubs available, and we’re also helpi...
04/29/2026

🌲 EXTRA TREES & SHRUBS AVAILABLE – MORE SELECTION ADDED! 🌲

We still have trees and shrubs available, and we’re also helping the Burlington Conservation District sell their extra stock too! That means even more options for your spring planting needs.

✅ Evergreen Trees
✅ Shade Trees
✅ Fruit Trees
✅ Shrubs & Windbreak Plants

Perfect for shelterbelts, wildlife habitat, landscaping, and farmsteads. But supplies are limited and moving fast!

💻 Order now at: www.ycconservation.com/shop

📞 Questions? Call 970-332-3107 ext. 9002

Get your order in soon—once they’re gone, they’re gone! 🌱

🌲 EXTRA TREES & SHRUBS AVAILABLE! 🌲Don’t miss your chance to add beauty, shade, wind protection, and fruit to your prope...
04/23/2026

🌲 EXTRA TREES & SHRUBS AVAILABLE! 🌲

Don’t miss your chance to add beauty, shade, wind protection, and fruit to your property this spring! We have extra trees and shrubs in stock, but quantities are limited and selling fast.

✅ Evergreen Trees
✅ Shade Trees
✅ Fruit Trees
✅ Shrubs & Landscaping Plants

💻 Order now: www.ycconservation.com/shop

📞 Questions? Call 970-332-3107 ext. 9002

Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Grab yours today before stock runs out.

🌲 MISSED THE DEADLINE? YOU’RE NOT TOO LATE! 🌲Missed the pre-order deadline? We’ve got a limited quantity still available...
03/31/2026

🌲 MISSED THE DEADLINE? YOU’RE NOT TOO LATE! 🌲

Missed the pre-order deadline? We’ve got a limited quantity still available — but they won’t last long!

🌿 Trees, shrubs & drip supplies
⚠️ Stock on hand only — no additional orders

🌱 Pick-Up: Mid-April (Wray)

👉 Order now before they’re gone:
www.ycconservation.com

🌲 LAST CALL – TREE ORDERS DUE MONDAY! 🌲Time is running out to order trees, shrubs & drip irrigation supplies for spring ...
03/27/2026

🌲 LAST CALL – TREE ORDERS DUE MONDAY! 🌲

Time is running out to order trees, shrubs & drip irrigation supplies for spring planting!

⏰ Order Deadline: March 30
🌱 Pick-Up: Mid-April (Wray, CO)

✅ Open to everyone — no residency required!

💻 Order now:
👉 www.ycconservation.com

🌲 LAST CALL – TREE SALE CLOSING SOON! 🌲Time is running out to order trees, shrubs & drip irrigation supplies for spring ...
03/18/2026

🌲 LAST CALL – TREE SALE CLOSING SOON! 🌲

Time is running out to order trees, shrubs & drip irrigation supplies for spring planting!

⏰ Order Deadline: March 30
🌱 Pick-Up: Mid-April (Wray, CO)

✅ Open to everyone — no residency required!

💻 Order now:
👉 www.ycconservation.com

Address

247 N. Clay Street, Suite 1
Wray, CO
80758

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19703323107

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