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Native Seed Warehouse, Unique To Western Slope

by KREX News Room
by Courtney Griffin

Story Created: Jan 25, 2013 at 6:06 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 25, 2013 at 7:07 PM MDT

DELTA, Colo.- Native seeds will be harvested and then stored in a Delta Warehouse that's first of its kind, to help restore disturbed land from wildfires and other over developed areas.

About 140,000 pounds of seed are currently stored in the warehouse before being dispersed to help re-vegetate soil for animals and damaged by wildfires.

There's over 30 native seeds in the Delta warehouse which officials say will only be distributed along the Western Slope.

"They're stored in climate-control conditions, and they can last for years here. When we have a fire or a big project, the seed is going to be available," said Joe Lewandowski, spokesperson for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

The warehouse was funded by the Conservation Trust Fund, which is state generated money. Officials say legislators agree this is a beneficial project for Colorado's natural habitat and wildlife.

"It's going to be a great asset for the environment in Western Colorado," said Lewandowski.

All the seeds in the warehouse are native to Colorado though some are harvested in Washington, and other neighboring States.

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Jack Wolf said on Wednesday, Jan 30 at 8:20 PM

Why would they save seeds from species that will not be able to grow in future climate conditions? Should they not look to seeds that can tolerate hotter conditions and more extreme weather? Personally, that is what I'm doing.

Anonymous said on Friday, Jan 25 at 7:31 PM

Will the seed be available also to other State Agencies that do native revegetation on the Western Slope or is it just designated solely for CPW?

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