Description
The goal of this program is to detect, prevent, eradicate, and/or control invasive plant species to promote ecological resiliency, watershed stability, and biological diversity on Federal, State, other public or private lands in the Great Lakes Basin. The program will provide funds to Cooperative Weed Management Areas (CWMAs) to implement invasive plant control projects across jurisdictional boundaries.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Detecting, preventing, eradicating, and/or controlling invasive plant species
• Promoting ecological resiliency, watershed stability, and biological diversity
• Implementing projects across jurisdictional boundaries
• Collaborating with partners, including Federal, State, and local government agencies, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations
• Providing education and outreach activities to engage and inform the community
• Including metrics such as acres treated, cost per acre, and species proposed for removal and restoration