SPANISH PEAKS-PURGATOIRE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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    • River Management Planning
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  • Noxious Weeds
    • Noxious Weed Cost Share Program
    • Tamarisk and Russian-olive (Riparian Restoration) Cost Incentive Program
    • Russian Knapweed Initiative Cost Incentive Program
    • Purgatoire Watershed Weed Management Collaborative
    • Las Animas County Weed Guide
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Purgatoire Watershed Weed management Collaborative

Our Story

The Purgatoire Watershed Weed Management Collaborative (PWWMC) arose from a common commitment to a truly stunning and ecologically remarkable watershed. The Purgatoire River, and surrounding landscape, represents one of the most ecologically intact watersheds in the state of Colorado. In 2004, out of growing concern for the impact of noxious weeds on this unique environment, the PWWMC partnership was formed. One of the first major projects was compiling a preliminary assessment of two major noxious tree species, tamarisk and  Russian-olive.

After a decade of hard work, PWWMC was formalized in January of 2016 among RiversEdge West, Spanish Peaks-Purgatoire River Conservation District and Purgatoire Watershed Partnership. PWWMC is now the Spanish Peaks-Purgatoire River Conservation District’s designated noxious weed program.  

PWWMC has grown and flourished, treating nearly 2,000 acres of noxious weeds within the watershed and working with over 50 landowners. Such success can be attributed to the extensive ongoing support from local landowners, conservation agencies, governmental entities and businesses.
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PWWMC CREATION
PWWMC Case Statement
Major accomplishments 2016-2018
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Spanish Peaks-Purgatoire River Conservation District        
3590 East Main Street, Trinidad, CO 81082      
Phone: 719-497-3118
Email: spprcd@gmail.com​
Copyright © 2023 Spanish-Peaks Purgatoire River Conservation District
  • Programs
    • District Cost Share
    • River Management Planning
    • Other Programs
  • Noxious Weeds
    • Noxious Weed Cost Share Program
    • Tamarisk and Russian-olive (Riparian Restoration) Cost Incentive Program
    • Russian Knapweed Initiative Cost Incentive Program
    • Purgatoire Watershed Weed Management Collaborative
    • Las Animas County Weed Guide
  • About Us
    • Our History
    • Contact Us
    • Events
  • Rent Equipment