Eastern Mojave Vegetation Coors Tech Wetland Open Space, Jefferson County, Colorado.
 
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Wetlands formed by surge pond built at northeast corner of the Coors Tech Business Park. Located west of McIntyre Street between Table Mountain Parkway and 50th Avenue, Coors Tech Wetland Open Space is the largest wetland area owned by Golden. It functions as a regional stormwater detention pond, collecting runoff from surrounding areas. The wetland supports native wetland vegetation and provides habitat for wildlife.

ACRES: 8.34

CLASSIFICATION: Resource Protection Area

ATTRIBUTES: Ecological, Passive Visitation

ACCESS AND TRAILS:

DESIGNATED PUBLIC ACCESS: No

TRAILS: Social

KEY FEATURES:

  • Wetland vegetation adapted to seasonal water flows
  • Habitat for birds and other wildlife MANAGEMENT NOTES:
    • Primary purpose is flood detention
    • Managed in partnership with Mile High Flood Control District
    • Regular vegetation clearing and grubbing required to maintain detention pond capacity
    • Opportunity as an educational resource for nearby school and residents

    Latitude: 39.785271 Longitude: -105.176248 (° decimal)
    Elevation: 5590ft, 1704m.

    Articles that refer to this location:

     

    Area Plant Lists that contain this location:

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    Wide-angle view of Coors Tech Wetland Open Space from the northeast corner.         		Full Size Image
    Location of Coors Tech Wetlands Open Space.

    Species collected at or near this location.

    This list summarizes plants collected or observed at this specific, named location. It does not include plants collected or observed at nearby named or unnamed locations. It may be more instructive to use the Area Lists that contain this location.

    • TAS – The plant was collected by Tom Schweich.
    • Oth – The plant was collected by someone, but not Tom.
    • Obs – The plant was observed, but not collected.

    Anacardiaceae

    Rhus glabra L. Smooth Sumac (Obs) CC:6

    Asclepiadaceae

    Asclepias speciosa Torr. Showy Milkweed (Obs) CC:3

    Asteraceae

    Astereae

    Conyzinae

    Erigeron divergens Torr. & A. Gray. Spreading Fleabane (Obs) CC:4

    Pentachaetinae

    Ericameria nauseosa (Pall. ex Pursh) G.L.Nesom & G.I.Baird graveolens (Nutt.) Reveal & Schuyler. Goldy-Locks (Obs) CC:3

    Cardueae

    Carduinae

    Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop. Canada Thistle (Obs) CC:0

    Onopordinae

    Onopordum acanthium L. Scotch Cottonthistle (Obs) CC:0

    Cichorieae

    Crepidinae

    Taraxacum officinale F. H. Wigg. Common Dandelion (Obs) CC:0

    Scorzonerinae

    Scorzonera laciniata L. Cutleaf Vipergrass (Obs) CC:0

    Tragopogon dubius Scop. Yellow Salsify (Obs) CC:0

    Helenieae

    Gaillardiinae

    Gaillardia aristata Pursh. Blanketflower (Obs) CC:4

    Senecioneae

    Senecio L. Ragwort (Obs) CC:?

    Brassicaceae

    Alyssum simplex Rudolphi. European Madwort (Obs) CC:0

    Thlaspi arvense L. Field Penny Cress (Obs) CC:0

    Elaeagnaceae

    Elaeagnus angustifolia L. Russian Olive (Obs) CC:0

    Fabaceae

    Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa (Obs) CC:0

    Melilotus officinalis (L.) Lam. Yellow Sweet Clover (Obs) CC:0

    Trifolium repens L. White Clover (Obs) CC:0

    Grossulariaceae

    Ribes aureum Pursh. Golden Currant (Obs) CC:6

    Ribes cereum Douglas. Wax Currant (Obs) CC:6

    Linaceae

    Linum lewisii Pursh. Prairie Blue Flax (Obs) CC:4

    Onagraceae

    Oenothera L. Evening Primrose (Obs) CC:?

    Polygonaceae

    Rumex crispus L. Curley Dock (Obs) CC:0

    Rhamnaceae

    Rhamnus cathartica L. European Buckthorn (Obs) CC:0

    Rosaceae

    Amygdaloideae

    Amygdaleae

    Prunus americana Marshall. American Plum (Obs) CC:6

    Rosoideae

    Roseae

    Rosa. Horticultural Rose (Obs) CC:0

    Salicaceae

    Populus deltoides Marshall monilifera (Aiton) Eckenw. Plains Cottonwood (Obs) CC:3

    Salix amygdaloides Andersson. Peachleaf Willow (Obs) CC:5

    Salix exigua Nutt. Coyote Willow, Narrow-Leaved Willow (Obs) CC:3

    Scrophulariaceae

    Verbascum thapsus L. Common Mullein (Obs) CC:0

    Cyperaceae

    Carex pellita Muhl. ex Willd. Wooly Sedge (Obs) CC:6

    Eleocharis acicularis (L.) Roem. & Schult. Needle Spikerush (Obs) CC:5

    Juncaceae

    Juncus L. Rush (Obs) CC:?

    Poaceae

    Bromeae

    Bromus inermis Leyss. Smooth Brome (Obs) CC:0

    Bromus tectorum L. Cheat Grass (Obs) CC:0

    Poeae

    Dactylis glomerata L. Orchard Grass (Obs) CC:0

    Festuca ovina L. Complex, hybrid or selection (Obs) CC:?

    Typhaceae

    Typha latifolia L. Cattail (Obs) CC:4

Total number of taxa: 37
Native Taxa:
(serif, italic, bold)		 15
Exotic Taxa:
(sans-serif, italic)		19
Nativity Undetermined:
(default font, italic) 		3
Listed Weeds:
Identified as Weed 		0
FQA, CC, n=33, Mean C: 2.1, FQI = 11.8
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Date and time this article was prepared:3:14:52 PM, 8/1/2026.