Noxious Weed Management Cost-Share Program
Welcome to Mesa Conservation Districts Noxious Weed Cost-Share Program!
The goal of this program is to provide financial and technical support to private landowners within Mesa Conservation District in the identification, control, and long-term management of noxious weeds on your property!
We can reimbursement you for 50% of costs and labor for removing and treating your eligible noxious weeds.
Treatment reimbursements are 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
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Tamarisk/Russian olive treatment is reimbursable up to $1,750, and NOT determined by acre
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Irrigation ditches
$125 per 200 ft of ditch
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All private landowners and irrigation ditch users who manage ditch weeds 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 sign the application and guide.
Email these documents to mesaconservationdistrict@gmail.com or drop them off at our office at 2738 Crossroads Blvd, Suite 102, Grand Junction, CO 81506
A preliminary site visit must be done before an application is approved and will include assistance with filling out the Management Plan. An MCD employee will reach out to schedule a site visit after receiving your application and guide.
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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
If you would like to participate in the Noxious Weed Management Cost Share Program please fill out and sign the application and guide below, then email these documents to mesaconservationdistrict@gmail.com or drop them off at our office at
2738 Crossroads Blvd, Suite 102, Grand Junction, CO 81506
Thank You to Our 2026 Partners!
RiversEdge West, and Mesa County Noxious Weed & Pest Management Department.
This cost-share program is made possible by the Colorado State Conservation Board’s Matching Grant and Colorado Association of Conservation Districts Demonstration Grant!
2026 Mesa Conservation District’s Noxious Weed Landowner Workshop
Noxious Weed Management Cost-Share Success Stories
Mesa Conservation District held a Noxious Weed Landowner Workshop on January 27th.
This included presentations by Mesa Conservation District, Mesa County Noxious Weed and Pest Management, and RiversEdge West.
Click below for Workshop Presentation and Success stories.