Noxious Weed Management Cost Share 2026 Program
Cost-share reimbursements are 50% of the treatment cost.
Treatment reimbursements will be capped as follows:
$125 per acre treated
Up to $1,000 for <160 acres
Up to $1,250 for 160-320 acres
Up to $2,000 for >320 acres
Tamarisk/Russian olive treatment is reimbursable up to $1,750, and NOT determined by acre
Irrigation ditches
$125 per 200 ft of ditch
Program funds are limited! Applications will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Common Questions
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All private landowners within the Mesa Conservation District.
Mesa Conservation District encompasses everything within the yellow boundary on the map. The only exception is a small area within the city of Grand Junction, as shown.
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All Mesa County List A and B weeds are included.
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Treatments must be Colorado State Department of Agriculture-approved and will vary based on weed species.
Depending on weed species, options can include:
Cultural - Changing human habits and behaviors to reduce noxious weeds
Mechanical - Physically remove the plant to disrupt plant growth
Biological - Introducing living agents, such as insects, grazing animals, and plant diseases, to reduce the weed population
Chemical - using herbicides to suppress, kill, or prevent germination of noxious weeds
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Fill out and follow the instructions in the application, which can be found below.
A preliminary site visit must be done before an application is approved and will include assistance with filling out the management plan.
Call or email Mesa Conservation District at 970-361-3783 or 970-892-0827 to schedule a site visit.
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All applications are subject to review by the Application Review Committee.
This includes representatives of Mesa Conservation District, RiversEdge West, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, and the Mesa County Noxious Weed and Pest Management Department.
Preliminary and Post Treatment On-site visits are required
Preliminary Site Visit: Before an application is approved, you must complete an on-site visit.
Identify noxious weed/s
Assess the scope and severity of noxious weeds
Mapping and photographing the location of areas
Staff will also assist with developing the Noxious Weed Management Plan, completing the application, and answering any questions.
Post Treatment Site Visit: Conduct post-treatment follow-up visit to determine outcomes, project success.
Conduct post-treatment mapping
Capture “after” photos of the treatment
Schedule a site visit today by calling Mesa Conservation District at 970-361-3783 or 970-892-0827