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Woody Plant Management During Drought and with Limited Water Availability in Colorado
By: James E. Klett, Susan Rose, Curtis E. Swift and Carl Wilson, Colorado State University Extension Trees produce shade, a valuable asset in the intense sunlight and heat of Colorado summers. The large trees in cities and towns required years to grow and would take just as long to replace if damaged or killed by […]
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Water Wise Tips for Colorado Landscapes
These basic conservation principles will maximize Colorado’s limited water supply and encourage a healthy, hardy and drought-resistant landscape. EFFICIENT WATERING HINTS: Water lawn and planting beds according to their needs. Check soil moisture before watering. Insert a 6 inch screwdriver into the soil; if it can be easily inserted, you don’t need to water. Water […]
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Landscape Management during Drought and with Limited Water Availability in Colorado
By: Mary Small, David Whiting and Carl Wilson, Colorado State University Extension Multi-year droughts in Colorado occur on average of once every 20 years. Recent statewide droughts occurred in 2002, 1976 and 1954. Droughts may not last multiple years and are often area-specific rather than statewide. Some part of Colorado experiences drought during most any […]
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Efficient Landscape Irrigation during Drought and with Limited Water Availability in Colorado
By: Laura Pottorff, David Whiting and Carl Wilson, Colorado State University Extension Landscape irrigation makes possible the growth of plants that enhance the quality of life in semiarid Colorado. Without it there would be no dense grass and other plant cover. These plants minimize airborne dust and soil movement outdoors and into buildings that otherwise […]
Take a Tour- 06, 17, 2015
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Colorado Residents are Urged to Help Promote Fire Prevention
By: Ronald Hodgson, Bureau of Land Management and Katherine Timm, Colorado State Forest Service Colorado faces perhaps the most serious wildfire threat in the state’s history. Drought conditions combined with vegetation densities far greater than those found in native forests, insect-killed trees and homes built in the wildlands have set the stage for disaster. We […]
Take a Tour- 06, 16, 2015
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Flood Resources
The most up-to-date flood-related resources, from CSU Extension and our partnering agencies. Colorado Flood Threat Bulletin Floods can destroy homes and cause injuries or death to people, animals and the environment. Click on the Prepare or Respond tabs to view resources by topic. Crops/Farm Managment Prepare for Flooding in Rural Areas Preparing to Evacuate Your […]
Take a Tour- 06, 02, 2015
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Severe Cold Weather Rangeland and Livestock Considerations
Severe wind and cold can cause significant problems for livestock and their owners. Evidence of such problems―the blizzard that struck South Dakota on October 4-5 of 2013. The wind, snow, and cold resulted in major cattle loss. The storm caught many by surprise and the loss was estimated to be approximately 5% of the region’s […]
Take a Tour- 06, 02, 2015
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Noxious Weeds & Invasive Plant Species
Articles: Successfully Controlling Noxious Weeds with Goats Colorado Weed Management Association County Weed Management Programs: Adams County Weed Advisory Board Alamosa County Weed Control Arapahoe County Weed Control Program Archuleta County Weed Management Program (also services Hinsdale & Mineral Counties) Baca County Conservation District Weed Program Bent County Conservation District Boulder County Weed Division Chaffee […]
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Publications
Explore a variety of free publications from CSU Extension Note: Select publications are also available in Spanish. Publications Available to Buy You can also find exclusive Extension publications and materials for sale at the CSU Bookstore website, including: Available Upon Request
Take a Tour- 05, 19, 2015
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Emerald Ash Borer Resources
Colorado Department of Agriculture websiteEmerald Ash Borer (EAB) was found in Boulder, CO, in September 2013. As a non-native insect, EAB lacks predators to keep it in check. EAB only attacks ash trees in the genus Fraxinus (so mountain ash are not susceptible). Visit the Colorado Department of Agriculture website for the most up to […]
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