Colorado First Conservation District

Colorado First Conservation District (CFCD) is a local government entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2013, located in Craig, Colorado. The organization focuses on coordinating technical, financial, and educational assistance for wildlife habitat and rangeland improvement, with a primary mission of supporting conservation efforts in Moffat County. As a U.S. local government-owned entity, CFCD specializes in implementing collaborative conservation projects that involve public-private partnerships, targeting ecosystem restoration, wildlife habitat enhancement, and land management strategies.

Through federal grant awards, CFCD has secured cooperative agreements with agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to conduct specialized ecological research and conservation initiatives. In a significant $294,717 grant from the Partners for Fish and Wildlife program, CFCD is implementing a sagebrush ecosystem restoration project in Moffat County, focusing on seeding, planting, and invasive plant control to protect critical habitats for species like the greater sage-grouse. Another $100,000 BLM cooperative agreement involves conducting a detailed vegetation production study within a Herd Management Area, following precise ecological inventory protocols. Additionally, CFCD has received a grant to assist Moffat County in implementing a noxious weed management plan. These grants demonstrate CFCD's expertise in ecological research, habitat restoration, wildlife conservation, and land management, with a strategic approach that involves close collaboration with federal, state, and local partners to deliver measurable environmental and conservation outcomes.