Summer 2026 MPCD News

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We hope the articles below inspire you to have conservation conversations with your friends, family, and colleagues.

MPCD Webinars - Beginning This Week

Recognizing the growing need for community awareness about natural resource conservation in Grand and Summit Counties, MPCD is lauching a series of…

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Grand County Wildfire Council Summer Events

Grand County Wildfire Council (GCWC) is a non-profit, community-based wildfire education and mitigation program for the residents and visitors of…

Tip: Upgrade to high-efficiency or low-flow washers, dishwashers, showerheads, and toilets for better water conservation.

Fraser Valley Library to Host Drought Awareness Presentation - June 10

Join members of the Grand County Drought Preparedness Program to learn about drought in Grand County. Presenters will discuss actions you can take to conserve water and HELP OUT DURING DROUGHT...

2026 Chipping Program schedule and locations for Summit County, offering free chipping for residents. See map for details.

Summit County Neighborhood Chipping Program

Summit County is helping residents and property owners create defensible space by providing free chipping and disposal for conifer and aspen branches…

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100% of Summit County in Exceptional Drought for 9th Straight Week

The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) is a map released every Thursday, showing where drought is and how bad it is. The map uses six classifications*:

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Grand County Weed of the Week (WOW)

This summer, Grand County Natural Resources and Middle Park Conservation District are partnering to run Weed of the Week ads in the Sky-Hi News EVERY…

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Colorado Open Lands - Your Local Land Trust

Colorado Open Lands is proud to be your local land trust! After our 2024 merger with Colorado Headwaters Land Trust, we are honored to carry on their long tradition of conservation, restoration, and land stewardship...

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MPCD Teaches Youth about Amphibians, Ecological Collapse, Bees, Soil

MPCD had a busy spring in East and West Grand classrooms. MPCD is a firm believer that educating youth about natural resource conservation is crucial…

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Introducing GCWIN's New Watershed Data Platform

Grand County Water Information Network is excited to share its new, improved, and interactive map-driven portal for sharing and visualizing watershed…

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Beekeeping in the Mountain West - Online Training

CSU Extension brings an online beekeeping program tailored specifically for the Colorado and Mountain West region. This program is for individuals who…

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Drought Assistance for Livestock Owners

Listen to a webinar with Hunter Cleveland, Agricultural Program Specialist with the Farm Service Agency on the ELAP Program (Emergency Assistance for…

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Columbian sharp-tail grouse find new home in Grand County

While habitat loss and degradation could have led to the species initial decline, the land in Grand County represents “really, intact, quality habitat…

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Colorado River District launches emergency water plan

The state and the Colorado River Water Conservation District, a public water policy and planning agency on the Western Slope, have a new plan to…

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Grass & Wildflower Seed For Sale

MPCD sells grass and wildflower seed that is adapted to high elevations. Get your seed now and seed when the conditions are ideal.

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The content of this newsletter is for Educational Purposes ONLY. In some cases, we highlight newsworthy articles from outside sources. Opinions…

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