Updates and Challenges in Western Weed Coordination Meeting 2011 Colorado
Explore the key highlights from the Western Weed Coordinating Committee Annual Meeting in November 2011 by Colorado Department of Agriculture. The meeting covers updates on grants, EDRR program, rule amendments, notable plant species, and future plans. Learn about challenges faced in weed management and coordination efforts in the region.
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Western Weed Coordinating Committee Annual Meeting November 30, 2011 Colorado Dept. of Agriculture Update
In General New personnel first field season Grants to local entities stayed constant; federal budget process led to late SPF grants
Grants to local entities State Weed Fund constant funding for 2011 Focus on List A species and List B species subject to elimination in selected counties SPF funding was reduced by 5% and was late due to federal budget delays led to a short field season SPF funding looks bleak in FY 13 on
EDRR program New EDRR Specialist came on board in late June List A s of note QQ mapping system now online with Phase II underway Continuing efforts to institutionalize EDRR in the state
Amendments to rule Added knotweeds, giant reed, elongated mustard to List A Created new Watch List with 20 species - examples Nearly complete with management plans for List B s
Plants of note Garlic mustard Hairy willow-herb spreading along FR Newcomer Yellow flag iris Lenspod whitetop Field scabiosa Possible sighting of squarerose knapweed in Boulder Co. Yellow starthistle IPCC Purple loosestrife Platte River Tamarisk leaf beetle establishing in Arkansas valley
Ongoing Noxious Weed Team State and federal agencies Established by MOU in 96, reinforced in 99 Exec Order
Future plans, prospects, issues Add position for added emphasis on List B species Assist with List B management plans Restoration Coordination across boundaries mostly state-federal relations Continue developing site led focus in concert with EDRR Weed prevention areas Some county programs struggling Turnover of weed managers Financial woes
