RBC | The time to apply for more than 160 temporary positions for the 2021 season on the White River National Forest is quickly approaching. Temporary wildland fire positions are open for applications now through […]
CSU-Extension states: “Mountain Pine Beetles (MPB), Dendroctonus ponderosae, are the most important insect pest to Colorado’s pine forests.” They can have devastating effects on whole systems. Unfortunately, there are currently millions of dead trees across […]
RBC | The White River Conservation District and Douglas Creek Conservation District (Districts) are pleased to report that the White River Algae Study is on course for completion as anticipated. We expected significant algal growth […]
Forests play a major role in natural systems. Forests can protect watershed health and function, provide suitable habitat for numerous wildlife species, promote a robust logging industry, provide soil erosion control, supply forage for livestock, […]
Are you familiar with the White River Integrated Water Initiative (Initiative)? The Initiative’s mission is, “to identify actions promoting a healthy river that ensures a vibrant agricultural community and maintains healthy fisheries while protecting water […]
The adage, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting” helps us to all understand just how important water and water rights are in an arid climate like ours. If you own a water right, […]
RBC | The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts (Districts) participate in multiple federal, state, and local partnerships to increase on-the-ground natural resource conservation. One such partnership provides additional technical assistance to landowners on […]
While large clusters of brush on the landscape can be a nuisance to many agricultural producers by competing with grasses and other palatable plants, sagebrush can have several positive effects on the ecosystem. Sagebrush provides […]
Last week you read about the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ (Districts) mission and the work being done to study the excessive algae growth in the White River. Today, we share the purpose […]
How do the Conservation Districts affect me? (Part 1 of 3) The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ (Districts) stated mission is, “To provide guidance and technical assistance to encourage and promote the wise […]
A century ago, how many trees would you have found in an acre of Ponderosa Pine forest in Colorado? The answer is 20 to 50 trees. Colorado’s forests were historically more open and diverse than […]
Forest Health and Wildfire What is hydrophobicity and why are hydrophobic soils significant? Many resources are dependent upon each other, leaving no room for error in one without affecting several others. Severe fires burning with […]
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