{"id":18342,"date":"2025-07-09T13:45:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T19:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/?p=18342"},"modified":"2025-07-09T13:45:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T19:45:09","slug":"volunteers-needed-for-el-paso-county-noxious-weed-advisory-commission-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/volunteers-needed-for-el-paso-county-noxious-weed-advisory-commission-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Noxious Weed Advisory Commission"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>July 9, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; The El Paso County Board of Commissioners are seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Noxious Weed Advisory Commission. Applications for the open position are due by\u00a0July 18, 2025.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>The Noxious Weed Advisory Commission (NWAC) are currently seeking two new members.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>Members of the NWAC, as outlined by the\u00a0Colorado Noxious Weed Act, play a crucial role in advising the El Paso County Environmental Division on matters related to the management and control of noxious weeds in unincorporated El Paso County. The NWAC provides guidance on effective strategies for preventing, managing, and eradicating noxious weeds to protect natural ecosystems and agricultural resources. NWAC members review and provide input on the El Paso County noxious weed management plan. Overall, the role of the NWAC members is to support the development of a comprehensive and effective strategy for managing noxious weeds across unincorporated El Paso County, ensuring that efforts are science-based, community-focused, and adaptable.<\/p>\n<p>As established by Colorado Noxious Weed Act, Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S)35-5.5-101, et seq to be eligible to serve on the NWAC as a citizen\u00a0must meet all three requirements listed below.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0Be a resident of unincorporated El Paso County<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0\u00a0Be a resident of El Paso County for a least one year and<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0\u00a0Own 40 acres of land or more.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the NWAC works to raise awareness about noxious weeds. They help ensure that landowners, stakeholders, and the general public understand the importance of managing these invasive species.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The Commission has one annual meeting scheduled at the Environmental Division Office, 3255 Akers Drive in Colorado Springs, CO.<\/p>\n<p>The volunteer application is located at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.elpasoco.com<\/a>\u00a0and can be accessed at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bocc.elpasoco.com\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/bocc.elpasoco.com\/volunteer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Send completed applications to:<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>Board of County Commissioners<\/p>\n<p>Attn: Jesse Cruz<\/p>\n<p>200 S. Cascade Avenue<\/p>\n<p>Colorado Springs, CO\u00a080903-2208<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:jessecruz@elpasoco.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jessecruz@elpasoco.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Applications may also be faxed to 719-520-6397 or emailed to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:volunteer@elpasoco.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">volunteer@elpasoco.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">###<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">www.ElPasoCo.com<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]July 9, 2025\u00a0&#8211; The El Paso County Board of Commissioners are seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Noxious Weed Advisory Commission. Applications for the open position are due by\u00a0July 18, 2025.   The Noxious Weed Advisory Commission (NWAC) are currently seeking two new members.   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