Crested Butte, located at the headwaters of the Colorado River and known as the Wildflower Capital of Colorado, places a high priority on protecting its natural environment.
Noxious weeds threaten our native wildflowers and ecosystems, creating monocultures that displace biodiversity and harm downstream communities and agricultural lands.
With support from regional partners, the Town has developed an effective Weed Management Plan to help safeguard our cherished natural environment and preserve local biodiversity. The following is the Town of Crested Butte's noxious weed list.
Contact Information
Board Chair: Janna Hansen - Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Director
Email: jhansen@crestedbutte-co.gov
Phone: 970-349-5338 x110tel: 9703495338
Resources:
Advisory Board
Town of Crested Butte Noxious Weed Advisory Board meetings are open to the public. Please contact Janna for current meeting information.
Members:
- Derek Harwell, CB South POA
- Donna Walker, Community Expert
- Jack Morgan, Parks Manager, TOCB
- Jason Evanko, Gunnison County Weed Management Program
- Joey Carpenter, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Supervisor, TOCB
- Jon Mugglestone, Crested Butte Land Trust
- Paul Morgan, Crested Butte Community School
- Shea Earley, Public Works Director, TOCB
Helpful Links
Colorado Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Program
Colorado Weed Management Association
Gunnison County Weed Management
Noxious Weed Watch List
The Crested Butte Noxious Weed Advisory Board has also compiled a Noxious Weed Watch list. These weeds are currently not seen as a problem in Crested Butte but they could be in the future. They may be added to the Town’s Noxious Weed list if they become a problem.