Purpose and Background
Upcoming Events
2008 Priority-Setting Workshop
Other Joint Efforts
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Purpose and Background

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 2009 (PDF, 81KB)
Western IPM Center Grant Proposal 2010 (PDF, 3.2MB)

Upcoming Events

There are no new events planned at this time.

Priority-Setting Workshops

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 continues to meet periodically to develop strategic plans and prepare grant proposals to accomplish identified goals.
2008 Meeting Agenda (PDF, 2.3MB)
2008 Participants (PDF 30KB)
2008 Strategic Planning Session Notes (Priorities) (PDF, 27KB)
2008 Action Plans (April 8, 2009) (PDF, 35KB)
2009 Stakeholder Meeting Agenda (PDF, 28KB)

Other Joint Efforts

The New Mexico CWMA hosted a noxious weed workshop in Virden, NM in February, 2010. Two Extension faculty from Arizona were invited to speak about Russian knapweed, as it is prevalent in the Duncan, AZ area, but not known of in the Virden area. These two communities are only five miles apart. Forty agricultural producers from both states attended the workshop. Evaluations indicated that the workshop was successful. On a scale of 1 being not good to 5 being excellent, participants rated the workshop: Knowledge Gained (4.2); Usefulness of Information (4.4); and Quality of Presentation (4.4). Lunch was sponsored by the Work Group and a presentation was made during lunch about our working together across state lines.
Workshop Flyer /Agenda (PDF, 1.2 MB)
The Work Group produced and printed 1,000 copies of the Southeast Arizona & Southwest New Mexico Rapid Response Invasive Weed Guide.
A field tour was held in April 2010. Stops were selected to help participants improve their identification skills and discuss the biology and management of noxious weeds.
Field trip agenda, photos, and evaluation (PDF, 704 KB)

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Meeting Notes

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)

Contact Information

Noxious Weed Expertise of Working Group Members

For more information about this group, contact Kim McReynolds, 520-766-3602.

SE Arizona - SW New Mexico Noxious Weeds Working Group

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