SPANISH PEAKS-PURGATORIE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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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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Major Accomplisments 2018-2018
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PWWMC Creation
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PWWMC Case Statement
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Spanish Peaks-Purgatoire River Conservation District
3590 East Main Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
719-497-3118
spprcd@gmail.com​


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  • Welcome
    • About Us
  • Programs
    • District Cost Share
    • Forestry Plan Cost Share
    • River Management Planning
    • Noxious Weed Landowner Programs >
      • Noxious Weed Cost Share Program
      • Tamarisk and Russian-olive (Riparian Restoration) Cost Incentive Program
      • Russian Knapweed Initiative Cost Incentive Program
    • Well Testing and Ground Water Monitoring
  • Equipment Rentals
  • Noxious Weeds
    • Purgatoire Watershed Weed Management Collaborative
    • Noxious Weed Cost Share Program
    • Tamarisk and Russian-olive (Riparian Restoration) Cost Incentive Program
    • Russian Knapweed Initiative Cost Incentive Program
    • Printable Noxious Weed Species Bumper Stickers
    • Las Animas County Weed Guide
  • Events
  • Publications
  • Contact Us
    • Partners