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Douglas County Cooperative Weed Management Area
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
Foster Creek Conservation District
Benefits provided:
Financial, Free technical assistance
Land use:
Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
A voluntary group of producers and agencies committed to managing noxious weeds.
Overview
Description:
The Center for Invasive Species Management defines a CWMA as, ""a partnership of federal, state, and local government agencies, tribes, individuals, and various interested groups that manage invasive weeds within a defined area.""
All CWMA's share six basic characteristics:
- CWMAs operate within a defined geographic area, distinguished by a common geography, weed problem, community, climate, political boundary, or land use.
- CWMAs involve a broad cross-section of landowners and natural resource managers within its defined boundaries.
- CWMAs are governed by a Steering Committee.
- CWMAs make a long-term commitment to cooperation, usually through a formal agreement among partners.
- CWMAs have a comprehensive plan that addresses the management or prevention of invasive species within its boundaries.
Eligibility:
Douglas County resident, landowner, land manager, or producers.
Financial benefit:
Cost-share may be applied for weed control depending on circumstance.
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
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