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:

    • Checklist Flora of Native and Naturalized Vascular Plants of Golden and Vicinity, Jefferson County, Colorado: Coors Tech Wetland OS; 
     

    Area Plant Lists that contain this location:

No collections made at this location.
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Date and time this article was prepared:5:20:20 PM, 4/24/2026.