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Impact Report

For plan Brush and Weed Control Education Program (Quay County)
Date October 21, 2010, 8:17 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Brush and weed control management plan for 2010 season resulted in several program area goal accomplishments. Participants (93%) of a retrospective post evaluation reported an increase in knowledge of noxious weed problems and identification of various species. Of those surveyed, 87% claimed to have increased knowledge of the damage and negative economic impact noxious weeds have on local public and private lands. Evaluation and review of plot demonstrations for mesquite, cholla, and rayless goldenrod continue into its second year. Formation of the Quay County Cooperative Weed Management Area (QCCWMA) has included 24 local and area government entities and 12 private landowners that have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) stating that Noxious Weed control and management will be priority on their respective lands. Canadian River Soil & Water Conservation District and the Southwest Quay Soil & Water Conservation District have put funds toward the QCCWMA for educational programming and equipment purchases. Additionally, Llano Estacado Resource Conservation & Development Program are in process of budgeting funds for seasonal personnel for mapping and treatment of noxious weed infestations. Several on- going result demonstration plots have been established throughout the county in cooperation with private landowners and range managers. Projects include late season mesquite applications, prickly pear control, and cholla cactus control. Additionally, Quay County Cooperative Weed Management program has been an example to other neighboring counties wanting to establish a noxious weed board. We have delivered personal accounts and presentations to various counties in Eastern New Mexico on the processes, success, and difficulties in starting a Cooperative Weed Management program.