Membership
What’s Included
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Membership Overview
Membership Options and Benefits
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Member Resource Overview
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Why Join CWMA
CWMA provides unique access to a network of peers focused on invasive species management in Colorado, along with science-based resources unavailable elsewhere. Members benefit from advocacy that shapes favorable state regulations and raises environmental awareness among policymakers.
Core Membership Benefits
Membership offers practical support for identifying and managing invasive species through targeted resources.
Network of peers for advice, support, and solutions
Science-based research, training, and CE courses for license renewal
Curated resource library, including members-only publications and webinars
Discounts on events, webinars, and publications
Career advancement and leadership opportunities
Advocacy and Impact
CWMA actively advocates for the weed management industry to ensure state regulations support–rather than hinder–effective, science-based work in the field. The organization promotes awareness among decision-makers and the public about the environmental and economic impacts of invasive species, helping protect Colorado’s natural resources and working landscapes.
Membership Options
Options include individual/student/retired at $45–$100/year and sustaining partner for agencies/businesses at $175/year plus add-ons, tailored to professionals, companies, and departments.
Membership Options & Benefits
Individual/Student/Retired Membership
Designed for an individual person who wants to receive access to CWMA member benefits
$100 per year
$45 per year for students/retired
Regular E-blast communication
Discounts on Winter Training and Spring Training registration
Pesticide application talking points
Invitation to join CWMA committees
Eligibility to run for a Board Director position after 1 full year of membership
Apply for a Professional Development Grant to help cover the cost of Winter and Spring Trainings
Ability to nominate your colleagues and community members for CWMA awards
Sustaining Partner Membership
Designed for agencies, groups and businesses that want access to CWMA member benefits and promote services and products
$175 per year (linked to primary account admin)
$75 per year (for each additional representative)
Regular E-blast communication
Discounts on Winter Training and Spring Training registration
Pesticide application talking points
Invitation to join CWMA committees
Eligibility to run for a Board Director position after 1 full year of membership
Apply for a Professional Development Grant to help cover the cost of Winter and Spring Trainings
Ability to nominate your colleagues and community members for CWMA awards
Listing in new CWMA Business Directory
Logo listing on website
Discounts on sponsorships
Ability to post job openings
Priority notice for CWMA business opportunities
If your agency or institution requires an invoice to process payments, please continue through the checkout process, select “Bill Me” and you will receive an invoice within 2-3 business days.
Why CWMA?
CWMA membership gives you access to information and a network of peers in invasive species management in Colorado that you can’t find anywhere else. We fight for the industry by ensuring that rules and regulations at the state level help and not hurt your ability to perform your job. We also increase environmental awareness among decision-makers and the broader public. Plus, we have a ton of resources. Below are some examples of what CWMA can provide for you.
Resources To Help You
Pesticide Applicator’s Speaking Points
GardenSmart Publications (newer publications for members only)
ATV Safety and Riding Skills Webinar with Mathew Holzwarth
Member-only Access
This session presented by Steve Ryder, State Weed Coordinator, Colorado Dept. of Agriculture, covers Updates to the Noxious Weed Act rules.
Laws and Regulations Update
A Landowner’s Guide to Managing and Controlling Invasive Plants
Testimonials
All current CWMA members can take advantage of this new membership category. Did you recently renew and want to upgrade to Sustaining Partner? No problem! Just reach out to info@cwma.org and we will be happy to help.