June 19, 2013

Scenes around Delta County


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Delta County Independent

Apply now for summer natural resources camp

The Delta Conservation District is offering scholarships for Camp Rocky, a week-long, residential camp for 14-19-year-olds who enjoy the outdoors and are interested in natural resources. The Camp Rocky professional staff helps participants learn about their environment through hands-on experience.

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Agriculture

Volunteers needed for trail work

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, in conjunction with the Montrose Public Lands Center, invites the public to complete the missing link on a local loop trail that is very popular with ATV, dirt bike and mountain bike users. About 50 volunteers are needed to help build the new section of the Coyote Wash trail in the Dry Creek area.

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Agriculture

Cherry blossoms at Pea Green

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Photo by Merna Ray
Cherry blossoms at Pea Green
Merna Ray of Olathe submitted this photo of cherry blossoms at Pea Green which survived the freezing temperatures of last week. That’s good news for those who savor the tasty treat.

Agriculture

Water forecast for basin is drying up

Water outlook for this year is deteriorating. According to the Bureau of Reclamation, which monitors water resources in the Gunnison Basin, on March 10 the basin snowpack was 78 percent of average. As of April 16, the snowpack was measured at 46 percent and falling.

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Agriculture