County benefits from elk foundation ‘weed’ grant

RBC — The Rocky
Mountain Elk Foundation, an
international conservation
group focused on habitat protection
and enhancement, has
announced its 2008 first-round
project grants for Colorado.
Sixteen conservation grants
totaling $182,647 have been
awarded. Another $43,449 is
available for allocation in second-
round grants to be
announced later this year.
Grants will affect Clear
Creek, Dolores, Grand,
Jackson, Las Animas, Mesa,
Montrose, Park and Rio Blanco
counties. An additional project
has statewide interest.
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