Projects

NWIPC Geocaches

The NWIPC has begun establishing Invasive Plant geocaches. What better way to learn about invasive plants then by getting outdoors and challenging yourself at the same time. If you're not sure what I"m talking about, watch the quick video below.

Three caches have been established to date, blueweed, hoary alyssum and mountain...

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ATV Wash Station

Vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), can pick up invasive plant seeds and transport them over long distances, contributing to the expanding range of infestations. Off-road vehicle use increases the risk of spreading invasive plants because greater numbers of seeds may be picked up off-road and off-trail. An ATV...

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Community Weed Pulls

Looking for a way to bring some local groups together to help the environment? Or maybe you know of a special spot that could use some hands-on care to get rid of some invasive plants? We can help you organize a Community Weed Pull - a chance to get a little dirty with some friends and neighbours, share knowledge about a...

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News

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posted: November 3, 2018
“WeedsBMP” App for Forage and Livestock Producers Now Available

Land owners and managers have long recognized the need to control invasive plants to limit their impacts. In May 2018, a new smartphone app...

posted: August 28, 2018
More bioagents released to help control spotted knapweed

Bioagents are one tool in the fight against invasive plants, and they are intensly studied before release to ensure they won't switch to...