Noxious Weed Resources (2023)
Noxious WeedsFactsheets
Jefferson County Invasive Species Management
Colorado Department of Agriculture
www.colorado.gov/pacific/agconservation/noxious-weed-species
These agencies have similar (but differently presented) comprehensive information on weed identification, biology, habitat and control, including mechanical, cultural, biological and chemical. Pdfs available online.
Booklets
Noxious Weeds of Colorado 14th edition (Colorado Weed Management Association: www.cwma.org)
A useful pocket-sized ID guide to all Colorado A, B, C and Watch List species. Kept up-to-date with good color photos, but no management recommendations. Approx $7.25 a copy, ordered online.
Weed Management Reference Guide, 4th edition (Larimer County Weed District: www.larimer.org/weeds)
Produced for Larimer County, but relevant to other Front Range communities too. Excellent information on noxious weed management including chemical control. Also available as PDF.
Phone Apps (free)
CDA Noxious Weeds:
noxious weed identification mobile app for IOS and Android.
https://appadvice.com/app/colorado-noxious-weeds/833042035
Online Resources
The Nature Conservancy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETsMEkfnNNs
A great introductory video to the noxious weed issue
Teller-Park Conservation District
http://www.tellerparkcd.org/noxious-weeds.html
Includes information on cost-share programs and herbicide purchases for 5 acres or more
Jefferson County Invasive Species Management
www.jeffco.us/1994/Noxious-Weed-Information
Lots of useful information on Management Plans and Timing, Weed of the Month, and a Weed Blog
Colorado State University Extension
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/natural-resources
Includes video on noxious weeds as well as on natural resources in general
Colorado Department of Agriculture: Noxious Weeds
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/agconservation/noxious-weed-species
Helpful information on Noxious Weed ID, Early Detection Rapid Response, County Program links, FAQs.
Colorado Weed Management Association
A mission to strengthen the field of science-based invasive species management. Contains great videos and noxious weed ID.
Native Plant Resources
Colorado Native Plant Society
https://conps.org/home-2/resources/gardening-with-native-plants/
A non-profit devoted to the knowledge, appreciation and conservation of Colorado’s native plants and habitats. Excellent resources for gardening with hardy native plants
Colorado State University Extension
CSU Extension - Native Plant Factsheets
Resources on native plants and landscaping, including fire-resistant options
Rotary Wildfire Ready: Fire-Resistant Landscaping
https://www.rotarywildfireready.com/fire-resistant-landscaping.html
Includes valuable video and resources on how to landscape your property with fire-adapted plants