The Salida Trail Ecological Restoration Project (STERP) is a community effort that began in 2012 as a response to the proliferation of Kochia, Russian Thistle, Russian Olive and other invasive plants in the Salida area. This on-going project involves removing the invasives and replacing them with native vegetation that is endemic to the area.
STERP continues to improve the quality of our landscape and natural habitats and supports stewardship of our environment. Through the years SPOT has partnered with the City of Salida, Chaffee County, Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA), Central Colorado Conservancy (CCC), Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC), the Salida School District, adopt-a-trail volunteers and community members to weed, seed and plant.
Watch for announcements about upcoming STERP work days.
More STERP information found at About Us/SPOT Presentations.
student seeding along the
Monarch Spur Trail 2013
