FCD Bulletin - March 2025
Profiles in Conservation: Tim Morse
This month's conservation spotlight shines on Tim Morse of Canon City. Tim has a bachelor’s degree in history and a Master’s degree in Business (MBA). Tim retired from the Marine Corps and then began a career in the Aerospace industry from which he also retired. His work allowed him to travel quite extensively throughout the world. He is a first-generation rancher and has lived in Colorado since 1997. He and his wife Heather raise Hereford cattle. Tim serves as secretary/treasurer on the Fremont Conservation District Board of Supervisors. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts representing the Upper Arkansas Watershed.
Urban Agriculture & Forestry added to District long-range plan.
At the February meeting of the Fremont Conservation District Board of Supervisors, the Board voted to amend the District's 2024-2026 Long Range Plan. The original plan included a focus on soil and water conservation efforts. The new plan expands the District's focus to also include: rangeland, urban agriculture/small acreage, and forestry conservation. The Fremont Conservation District Board of Supervisors recognizes the breadth and variation in land-types and resource concerns existing within the District boundaries. This updated plan reflects the Board's efforts to serve all land-use types of our constituent producers. Planned efforts will include pursuing external funding for targeted conservation practices and projects, expanded educational resources, and new collaborations within the Fremont County community.
Save the Date! Fremont Conservation District Annual Banquet April 25th, 2025.
Fremont Conservation District will be holding its 79th Annual Landowner's Banquet the evening of Friday, April 25th, 2025 at Pathfinder Park in Florence, CO. Join us for alcoholic beverages, dinner, music, door prizes, a silent auction. The business meeting will feature updates from the Fremont Conservation District and a line-up of guest speakers concerning agriculture and natural resource topics. Banquet agenda and registration will be forthcoming. Save the date! April 25th, 2025.
Local Work Group Meeting Scheduled for May 9th
On Friday May 9th, the Fremont Conservation District will be hosting our annual Local Work Group meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to bring landowners and agricultural producers together with the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), the Fremont Conservation District (FCD), and other local partners to discuss and prioritize local conservation needs and natural resource concerns. This meeting is a great opportunity for landowners to voice their concerns, share their challenges, and influence NRCS strategies and funding in our area. More information will be forthcoming. Save the date! May 9th 2025.
Notice of Election Cancellation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the FREMONT CONSERVATION DISTRICT, FREMONT County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for supervisor than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected:
Bart Adams 4 YEAR TERM until May, 2029
Trevor Aronson 4 YEAR TERM until May, 2029
Upcoming Events
- Fremont Conservation District Monthly Meeting. Wednesday April 2nd, 6:00 p.m. USDA Service Center. 248 Dozier Ave. Canon City, CO.
- 79th Annual Landowner's Banquet. Friday April 25th, 5 p.m. Pathfinder Park & Events Center.
- Local Work Group Meeting. Friday May 9th, 9:00 a.m. Pathfinder Park & Events Center.