Early Detection Rapid Response

Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) can stop the spread of new and emerging invasive plant species before they become established. It is one of the most cost-effective and ecologically viable methods for controlling invasive weeds and is well worth the effort to protect Colorado's natural and agricultural resources. This program's success depends on the participation from as many trained eyes as possible. That is why your help is needed to look out for and report new and emerging invasive species.

Forms & Publications

EDRR Framework & Strategic Plan for Colorado
In June, 2016, the Noxious Weed Program staff, along with a team of weed professionals, finalized the new EDRR Framework & Strategic Plan for the state. This document provides goals and objectives for EDRR in Colorado and will be adjusted as those goals are met.

Plant of Concern
Do you have a plant that is not on any of our Noxious Weed Lists that you would like to bring to our attention? If so, please fill out this Plants of Concern form.

Weed Spotter
Have you found an infestation of one of our listed species (including Watch List species)? If so, please fill out an EDDMapS West report to provide us with detailed infestation and location information (please include photos, as they will help us confirm the species ID).

Voucher Specimen Instructions & Sample Collection Form
Use these forms for verification and entry into the state database if identified as a Watch List species.

Watch List

The Colorado Noxious Weed Watch List consists of species that have been determined to pose a potential threat to the agricultural productivity and environmental values of the lands of the state and require careful observation. Many species included on this list are not yet known to occur in the state but have been recognized as noxious or problematic by another state or states in the region. For the included species that do occur in Colorado, more information is needed about the distribution and effect on agricultural and natural lands in the state.

If you find a population of one of the Watch List species, please submit a report to the EDDMapS West database.