The program involves collaboration with APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) to treat hayfields and pastures for Wyoming ground squirrels. APHIS remains the only entity authorized to apply the effective compounds, and our partnership with them ensures that landowners can access this support at a reduced cost. The Districts provide a 50:50 cost match reimbersement up to $500

To utilze the Conservation Districts' cost share program to treat ground squirrels on your property:

1. Schedule treatment call John Moore, District Supervisor at Grand Junction APHIS office  at 720.835.9171
2. Landowners submit a paid invoice for pest eradication to the Districts office once work is complete
3. 50% reimbersement check, up to $500, issued on Districts' regular payables schedule

Agencies like CPW and NRCS provide habitat management plans, often working with ranchers to mitigate impact.