STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-April 5, 2023-Can you get to the bottom of deep-rooted issues? Do you like tackling thorny subjects or digging into matters that don’t seem like they are natural for the area? Then the perfect position has blossomed just for you – serving on the Routt County Noxious Weed Advisory Board.
“It doesn’t matter if you know the difference between spurge or knapweed, we all pretty much know a weed when we see one, and we’re hoping to find a volunteer that will play a valuable role in the Yampa Valley’s battle against invasive species,” commented City Manager Gary Suiter.
Colorado mandates that each county maintain control of all noxious weeds within county boundaries. Fifteen noxious weeds have been identified and placed on county’s noxious weed list. The Routt County Noxious Weed Advisory Board is a volunteer-based board originally established in 1996 to follow The Noxious Weed Act. The board meets quarterly, and the city is seeking one city resident to serve on the advisory board as the city representative.
The Board advises the Routt County Commissioners and City Council in matters regarding:
- Reviewing the Noxious Weed Management Plan to ensure that it is appropriate and in compliance with applicable law and regulations and make recommendations for the amendment of the plan when appropriate.
- Develop management criteria for noxious weeds and make recommendations concerning the adoption of criteria.
- Review and recommend noxious weeds to be included in the plan.
- Make recommendations regarding identified landowners and requirements to manage noxious weeds on their property.
Board members serve three-year terms; however, individuals may be appointed to serve successive terms without limitations. The Board is comprised of 11 seats including three from each road district, an at-large member and a city position appointed by the Steamboat Springs City Council.
Interested individuals can apply through the steamboatsprings.net/apply. Applications are due by April 19 and City Council will interview candidates during the April 25 meeting to appoint the city representative.
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Contact
Gary Suiter, City Manager, 970.879.2060 or email
Michael Lane, Communications Manager, 970.871.8220 or email
Emily Hines, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, 970.871.7031 or email