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The spread of noxious, invasive weeds on public, state trust and private lands in southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico continues to be the cause of great economic and environmental concern. While many federal and state agencies are involved, there is currently no fully coordinated, stakeholder-informed plan for addressing these issues. This working group was organized to identify stakeholder needs and solicit input on the development of a strategic plan to address noxious weeds issues in southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. The strategic plan will serve as a guide for prioritizing noxious weed control efforts, coordinating communication and sharing of information among agencies to better address our common weed management goals.
Western IPM Center Grant Proposal
On December 17, 2008, a diverse group of noxious weed stakeholders met to develop a list of priority needs and an action plan related to noxious weed management in a 5-county area spanning Southeast AZ and Southwest NM. The group included state and federal agency representatives, landowners, county representatives and members of cooperative extension from Arizona and New Mexico. The team is developing a strategic plan for moving forward on accomplishing the identified goals.
Meeting Agenda (PDF, 2.3MB)
Participants (PDF 30KB)
Strategic Planning Session Notes (Priorities) (PDF, 27KB)
Action Plans (April 8, 2009) (PDF, 35KB)
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April 8, 2009: Follow-up Planning Meeting (PDF, 22KB)
March 19, 2009: Working Group Conference Call (PDF, 17KB)
December 17, 2008: Priorities (PDF, 27KB)
December 17, 2008: Action Plans (PDF, 27KB)
Noxious Weed Expertise of Working Group Members
For more information about this group, contact Kim McReynolds, 520-766-3602.