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November 09th, 2016

11/9/2016

 

Weed Management Area Awarded a Grant

The Northeast Nebraska Weed Management Area (NNWMA) is a project of the Northeast Nebraska Resource Conservation & Development Council and just recently they were awarded a $10,000 grant from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.   The project will be dealing with the early detection and control of noxious and invasive weeds, especially Yellow Flag Iris, along the Elkhorn River drainage in Holt and Antelope Counties. 
 
The Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District is a major partner in this project and is providing $5,000 in matching funds.  Their wanted to assist in this way because noxious and invasive weeds can clog waterways, utilize nutrients and water that other plants need, they can reduce property values if not managed properly, and are detrimental to the natural resources.  This project will also help to educate residents within the basin about plant identification and provide assistance in mapping and controlling or eradicating these undesirable species.


Grant funding is coming from monies provided through LB1038, the 2016 Riparian Vegetation Management Grant program.  The goals of this program are to provide funds to weed management programs in Nebraska, promote collaborative efforts to survey and manage noxious and invasive weeds, support innovative integrated approaches to weed management, and to build public awareness of the adverse impacts of noxious weeds and invasive plants and the need for proactive control.
 
The RC&D Council looks forward to continuing their service to citizens through projects that will make life better for people in Antelope, Cedar, Dixon, Knox, Pierce, and Wayne counties. 

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