Noxious Weeds

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Noxious Weed Advisory Committee Meeting

Join the Noxious Weed Program's Advisory Committee for an in person meeting in the San Luis Valley (virtual option is also available). 

The event will be hosted the Alamosa County Services Department (8900 Independence Way Alamosa CO 81101).

 

Meeting details

The business meeting will be from 1:00 pm tp 5:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept 27 (Zoom link) and is open to all.

Field visits will be on Thursday from 8:30 pm - 12:30 pm.

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2
Dec
2023
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Noxious Weed Advisory Committee Meeting

Join the Noxious Weed Program's Advisory Committee for an in person meeting (virtual option is also available). 

Meeting includes a visit to sites showcasing the RESTORE Colorado grants, to see aerial noxious weed treatments, likely at either Indian Creek or Eagles Nest.

The event will be hosted by Larimer County at the Horsetooth Information Center (4200 W County Rd 38 E, Fort Collins, CO 80526)

June 27, 2023 Advisory Committee Draft Agenda

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CDA’s Conservation Division Secures $4M from America The Beautiful Challenge to Improve Watershed Health

The Colorado Department of Agriculture was the only Colorado project selected to receive one of 55 grants awarded in the America the Beautiful Challenge. CDA will receive $4 million for this project, which will support dozens of agricultural and conservation partnerships and prioritize five major watershed areas of Colorado.

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2023
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Add to Calendar 2023-12-02 11:54:17 2023-12-02 11:54:17 2022 Purple Loosestrife, Hairy Willow-herb, & Other Aquatic Invasives Control Training Date – Thursday, July 21, 2022 Time – 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM What – A workshop on purple loosestrife, hairy willow-herb, and other semi-aquatic and aquatic species (identification, biology, control methods, and mapping) offered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Where – Virtual & In Person! CPW Office: 6060 Broadway, Denver, Colorado (Big Horn Conference Room) or via Zoom Who – All are welcome to attend. This is a free training and walk-ins are welcome, but please register by emailing emily.mcgrath@state.co.us so that we can properly plan for the correct number of people (snacks will be provided!). Speakers – Emily McGrath (CDA) & Robert Walters (CPW) Why – Purple loosestrife, hairy willow-herb, and other aquatic and semi-aquatic invasive species are destructive noxious weeds that take over wetlands, impair the flow of water, destroy wildlife habitat, and degrade native plant communities. The Front Range Purple Loosestrife group was created in 1993 by Dave Weber, Retired CPW Biologist. This team is still working together today and makes great progress every year controlling purple loosestrife and other aquatic species. Come learn how you can help be part of the solution! Need Help Controlling Noxious Weeds? The CDA has a seasonal field crew to assist with high priority noxious weed control efforts, please contact Emily McGrath, EDRR Specialist, emily.mcgrath@state.co.us, to request field assistance! Download the flyer and the agenda for the day by clicking here. Department of Agriculture no-reply@co.colorado.gov America/Denver public

Date – Thursday, July 21, 2022

Time – 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

What – A workshop on purple loosestrife, hairy willow-herb, and other semi-aquatic and aquatic species (identification, biology, control methods, and mapping) offered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)

Where – Virtual & In Person! CPW Office: 6060 Broadway, Denver, Colorado (Big Horn Conference Room) or via Zoom

Who – All are welcome to attend. This is a free training and walk-ins are welcome, but please register by emailing emily.mcgrath@state.co.us so that we can properly plan for the correct number of people (snacks will be provided!).

Speakers – Emily McGrath (CDA) & Robert Walters (CPW)

Why – Purple loosestrife, hairy willow-herb, and other aquatic and semi-aquatic invasive species are destructive noxious weeds that take over wetlands, impair the flow of water, destroy wildlife habitat, and degrade native plant communities. The Front Range Purple Loosestrife group was created in 1993 by Dave Weber, Retired CPW Biologist. This team is still working together today and makes great progress every year controlling purple loosestrife and other aquatic species. Come learn how you can help be part of the solution!

Need Help Controlling Noxious Weeds?
The CDA has a seasonal field crew to assist with high priority noxious weed control efforts, please contact Emily McGrath, EDRR Specialist, emily.mcgrath@state.co.us, to request field assistance!

Purple loosestrife workshop, register at ag.colorado.gov/events

Download the flyer and the agenda for the day by clicking here.

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$748,000 in Grants Available for Noxious Weed Management Projects

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting grant applications to distribute $748,000 in funding to counties, municipalities, conservation districts, and non-profit organizations and associations for projects that focus on controlling the state’s designated noxious weeds. The 2022 Noxious Weed Management Grants combine  the Noxious Weed Fund and State and Private Forestry funds. 

Governor Polis Signs Noxious Colorado Weed Awareness Week Proclamation

Governor Polis has designated May 15-22, 2021 as Noxious Weed Awareness Week in Colorado, stating that noxious weeds are a threat to the state’s agricultural crops and infrastructure, as well as to wildlife habitat.  As the 2021 growing season gets underway, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of the state’s cooperative network of noxious weed management agencies and their vital work in helping to protect Colorado’s ecological future.