Larimer Conservation District

08/31/2026

Forest restoration is a marathon, not a sprint.

“I always look at restoration as a process or a journey, not an event. You’re continually improving and continually increasing the health and the resilience of the system.” -- Rob Addington, The Colorado Nature Conservancy

Under the careful tending of stewards, a forest that was once matted with a dense understory of branches, stunted trees and anemic shrubs opens up once more.

08/28/2026

Help us welcome our new Forestry Program Manager: ✨ Ryan ✨
After getting his bachelors in Environmental Science from the University of Montana, Ryan came to CSU to be a graduate research assistant studying litter decomposition and forest floor processes. His most recent work was with the Clark Conservation District in Washington, so we are excited for the opportunity to bring him back to Colorado and hit the ground running. Welcome to the team, Ryan!

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐺
Courtney and Casey went to the WOLF Sanctuary this month and were lucky enough to hang out with a few friendly wolf dogs who call the Sanctuary home. W.O.L.F. (Wolves Offered Life & Friendship) networks with rescues and sanctuaries across the country to help save captive born wolves and wolf dogs that are unable to be cared for appropriately by their original owners. The Sanctuary provides life-long, quality care for up to 30 wolves and wolf dogs at any given time in large, natural habitat enclosures. Thank you for all you do for these sweet, BIG dogs! ❤️‍🩹 🐾

08/18/2026

We've made it to the end of our LCD History Series! As our final post, we reflect on LCD and our impact on Larimer County ❤️

08/10/2026

Drought, limited water resources, wildfire, and a changing climate are putting more pressure on rivers across Colorado. As these challenges grow, restoring healthier, more resilient riverscapes is more important than ever.

Join Big Thompson Watershed Coalition (THIS THURSDAY!) for Living with Beavers: The Future of Our Rivers, a free pub talk and panel discussion at Verboten Brewing and Barrel Project in Loveland.

Panelists from Big Thompson Watershed Coalition, Larimer Conservation District, the City of Loveland , and Colorado State University will come together for a conversation about the role beavers play in healthy stream systems, how riverscape restoration can protect water resources in the face of wildfire and drought, and what it means to coexist with beavers in a changing landscape.

Thursday, August 13
5:30–7:00 PM
Verboten Brewing and Barrel Project | Loveland, CO

This event is free, and RSVP is encouraged.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993964722160?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/04/2026

89 years ago today, the first Soil Conservation District was formed in North Carolina! Read more about the Brown Creek Soil Conservation District🌱
This is a part of a six-part "LCD History" series to reflect on turning points in the history of Conservation Districts.

08/03/2026

Gretchen recently spoke with Western Landowners Alliance about the work LCD is doing alongside our partners in the Big Thompson Watershed Health Partnership to restore forest health and the creative approaches that make these projects possible.

Read the full article below ⬇️

The voice of stewardship in the American West

07/29/2026

Restoring forests, reducing wildfire risk, and protecting what matters🌲💧

07/27/2026

🐂Who needs a lawnmower when you have a herd of hungry cattle or goats?🐐

Across Colorado, targeted grazing is helping reduce wildfire fuels while supporting healthy landscapes. It's a reminder that some of our best land management tools have been around for a long time!

Grazing cattle and goats create a fuel barrier to help slow down wildfires.

07/25/2026

Today we learn about the National Association of Conservation Districts, which was formed 80 years ago today!
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This is a part of a six-part "LCD History" series to reflect on turning points in the history of Conservation Districts.