Algorithm for AI enables low-cost tracking of invasive plantUsing photos from Google's Street View database, University of California-Davis researchers have tracked down more than 2,000 cases of Johnson grass in the Western United States for a fraction of the cost and time that it would take to do drive-by or other in-person surveys.
They call their tool "Google Weed View." Read more here. |
Fremont County Weed Manager Receives Newcomer AwardBrittany Pierce, UACWMA member and noxious weed management director for Fremont County was recently recognized for her work at the Colorado Weed Management Association's winter meeting! Check out the story here.
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Myrtle Spurge — noxious, toxic weed identified in TrinidadShelly Simmons, Purgatoire Watershed Weed Management Collaborative Coordinator, tackles myrtle spurge--a toxic, noxious weed identified in Trinidad in her debut column “Conservation Corner." Conservation Corner appears in The Chronicle-News to provide information about important conservation issues in the Purgatoire River Watershed. Click here or read the story below.
TPCD's Manager RecognizedTPCD District Manager Marisa Neuzil received the Newcomer’s Award at the early December Colorado Weed Management Association’s annual conference in Colorado Springs. he award recognizes a weed management professional who has advanced the objectives of weed management through the creation of a new program or support of an existing weed program.
Marisa was also a 2019 recipient of the NRCS Earth Team Individual Volunteer Award. Read about it here on page 11 of Connecting Colorado (Vol 3, Issue 2). Congratulations, Marisa! |
Helispray Efforts Net Big ResultsRead about this three-year effort to eradicate elongated mustard. A 136-acre challenge in 2015 has been whittled down to just 16 acres in 2018!
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UACWMA Represents at Western Landscape Symposium
The UACWMA attended the Western Landscape Symposium on Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Pueblo. The event featured interesting topics and speakers, including gardening for native pollinators, seed collection and storage, xeriscaping, and more. The symposium was focused on providing resources and education to individuals that are active in gardening, landscaping, and land management. Those in attendance included horticultural plant producers, cacti specialists, interested homeowners, plant fanatics, and many agencies involved in gardening and plant production.
At our station, UACWMA set up large, full color flower images with associated fact sheets. Additionally, the station provided copies of general information regarding weed management, including guides to weed life cycles and guides for weed management. In total, 27 species fact sheets were given away, with the greatest interest in Myrtle Spurge, and an additional 89 pieces of educational literature provided for the community.
UACWMA gave copies of the GardenSmart guides from CWMA to key individuals active in the industry, including perennial producers and native seed collectors. This event was successful at increasing education and awareness regarding invasive plant species, and ways to reduce the risk of spreading noxious weeds. Future work should continue to target and educated constituents, homeowners, and the gardening community! UACWMA thanks Patty Knupp for bringing this event to our attention.
Do you have upcoming events and feel that noxious weed education can enhance it? If so, please let us know, and we would be happy to provide additional resources for your community.
At our station, UACWMA set up large, full color flower images with associated fact sheets. Additionally, the station provided copies of general information regarding weed management, including guides to weed life cycles and guides for weed management. In total, 27 species fact sheets were given away, with the greatest interest in Myrtle Spurge, and an additional 89 pieces of educational literature provided for the community.
UACWMA gave copies of the GardenSmart guides from CWMA to key individuals active in the industry, including perennial producers and native seed collectors. This event was successful at increasing education and awareness regarding invasive plant species, and ways to reduce the risk of spreading noxious weeds. Future work should continue to target and educated constituents, homeowners, and the gardening community! UACWMA thanks Patty Knupp for bringing this event to our attention.
Do you have upcoming events and feel that noxious weed education can enhance it? If so, please let us know, and we would be happy to provide additional resources for your community.
Malone named to NAISMA board of directorsKayla Malone, Chaffee County Noxious Weed Program Supervisor, was elected to the Board of Directors for the North American Invasive Species Management Association this past year, and was featured in their newsletter, as well as a write up on Fire Ecology. Check it out!
PWP's weed management group hosts workshopThe Purgatoire Watershed Weed Management Collaborative recently hosted a weed workshop focusing on noxious weed management and land restoration in Las Animas county..
Check out the presentations here. Huerfano County hosts rural living workshopRiparian restoration project featured in Canon City NewsBankston joins Fremont County |
El Paso County hosts Purge the Spurge eventThe CWMA newsletter recently featured El Paso "Happy Parks, Happy People" effort to purge myrtle spurge from a trail in Ute Pass.
Teller County: A Success Story in the MakingClick here to read about how Teller-Park Conservation District is working to eradicate Orange Hawkweed--a List A noxious weed--in the City of Victor.
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First Annual Healthy Land Stewardship Event a Success
Nearly 30 landowners attended the June 18 Healthy Land Stewardship event in Canon City. This first annual event ran from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm and featured several stations for landowners to visit and have their questions answered. Topics included:
Weed ID
Sprayer calibration
Collecting specimens and Early Detection Rapid Response
Revegetation and soil health
Reading herbicide labels
Fremont County Master Gardeners also hosted a station.
Sixteen agency personnel were on staff to assist landowners. Nine lucky landowners were recipients of door prizes including a hand sprayer from Ace Hardware, four thermoses from Tractor Supply, and four $5 gift cards from Big R. Thank you to these generous donors!
Nearly 30 landowners attended the June 18 Healthy Land Stewardship event in Canon City. This first annual event ran from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm and featured several stations for landowners to visit and have their questions answered. Topics included:
Weed ID
Sprayer calibration
Collecting specimens and Early Detection Rapid Response
Revegetation and soil health
Reading herbicide labels
Fremont County Master Gardeners also hosted a station.
Sixteen agency personnel were on staff to assist landowners. Nine lucky landowners were recipients of door prizes including a hand sprayer from Ace Hardware, four thermoses from Tractor Supply, and four $5 gift cards from Big R. Thank you to these generous donors!