The San Juan Conservation District is introducing a program called "Conservation Helping Hand" to landowners with property in the Pine River area. Landowners interested in implementing a conservation practice who need help with the cost are welcome to apply. The district will award grants to pay for 50 percent of your project, up to $3,500.
Conservation practices to promote the use of planned grazing systems, more efficient irrigation systems, and healthy forest restoration that will benefit both livestock and wildlife will be considered.
The district will accept applications until March 31. Applications will be reviewed by the elected board members and prioritized based on the targeted resource concern, environmental benefits and cost of implementation. Funded project applicants will be notified by April 14. All projects must commence by July 1 and be complete by Sept. 30.
Technical assistance will be provided by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and all approved projects must meet NRCS Standards and Specifications.
Applications are available at the NRCS Office in Durango at 31 Suttle Drive or call 259-3289 for more information.
