ACES Committees
Community Enhancement Committee
The CEC is focused on working with community members and leaders as well as partners through supporting economic development and addressing community needs. They have recently acquired multiple grants to renovate the top floor of the Courthouse into office space and apartments.
The 55 Main Building (Formerly Odd Fellows Hall) was also moved to a new location and is set for remodeling to host a visitor’s center, local business and community housing.
Conservation Committee
The ACES Conservation Committee supports producers in the management of agricultural land, education for producers and partners on land management practices, implementation and continuation of wildlife friendly practices to manage sustainable wildlife populations and management of healthy ecosystems. This support is through technical advice and financial assistance through our Rangeland Improvement cost share program.
education Committee
The Education Committee is focused on providing relevant educational opportunities for both producers and the public. It has sponsored many workshops including a Collaborative Conservation workshop, Dave Pratt Ranching for Profit Workshop, a Low Tech Process Based Restoration (LTPBR) workshop, as well as hosted MSU students, professors, and provided tours for other groups.
land committee
The Land Committee is working to establish a grassbank for the purpose of building community through strengthening agricultural businesses and offering grazing opportunities to younger ranchers while expanding conservation efforts.
Photo by Tracy Taynor
Wildlife committee
Petroleum County is home to a multitude of wildlife including elk, sage grouse, deer, pheasants, eagles, hawks and more. The ACES wildlife committee was formed to begin a long-term conversation and collaboration among ranchers, federal and state agencies, hunters and recreationists, elected officials, and NGOs to imagine how wildlife, livestock, and people can beneficially co-exist in our region