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Impact Report
| For plan | Brush and Weed Control Education Program (Rio Arriba County) |
| Date | October 11, 2007, 9:49 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Since the initial National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant the agent wrote for the development a Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) the organization has developed significantly. An identifying name has been selected (Northern New Mexico Weed Busters). A strategic plan has been developed with specific time lines and objectives. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed by the many land management agencies and originations that are covered in the three million or so acres that were identified. Another grant has been written. The East Rio Arriba Soil and Water Conservation District and the Upper Rio Arriba County Soil and Water have joined forces and committed $7,500 a piece. The county has committed another $10,000 and office space at the Extension Office on behalf of the county agents request. One of the CWMA main objectives is to employee a Weed Coordinator. The agent would then help this individual get started and assist with writing grants, recommendations and education in weed control. |