Noxious weeds - As noxious weeds spread, they can degrade wildlife habitat by crowding out native vegetation, cause increased soil erosion, decrease water quality, lower land values, and cost millions of taxpayer and private landowner dollars to control them.
Sometime these noxious weeds are unknowingly spread by people who have no intention of causing these problems. This can occur when vehicles are driven through a patch of noxious weeds. Weed seeds can be caught in tire treads, picked up in mud, or be lodged in the radiator or the underside of the vehicle and later, fall off in another location, starting a new infestation.
By thoroughly washing your off-highway vehicle and trailers before and after a ride you will help prevent the noxious weeds from spreading.
Information provided by the Colorado State Parks.
Email noxious weeds questions to weeds@co.routt.co.us
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