To utilize available funding most effectively, the Eco Services Department engages in cooperative projects with other agencies and landowners. In addition, grant funding allows for the development of comprehensive restoration and preservation efforts crossing public and private land. Cooperative and grant funded efforts allow for the long-term success of multi-jurisdictional projects that include land management agencies, nonprofit organizations, private industry, private landowners and other participating agencies. Beyond on-the-ground efforts, the Eco Services Department represents Montrose County’s interests in state and local advisory committees and cooperative projects.