Invasive species management

Idaho's Cheatgrass Challenge; Implementing a State-wide Strategy for Invasive Annual Grasses

Funding Year

Amount

Location

FY22

$240,000

 Idaho

Project Description

In 2018, the Idaho Cheatgrass Challenge (IDCC) was formed as a state-wide strategy and collaborative among federal and non-federal conservation organizations to  combat invasive annual grasses. The foundation of the IDCC mission is to “Defend the Core, Grow the Core, and Mitigate Impacts”. This project will provide financial and technical capacity to ensure the sustainability and growth of this initiative by increasing the pace and scale of implementation of priority projects.

Partners

U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Idaho Governors Office of Species Conservation, Idaho Department of Fish & Game, Idaho Department of Lands

Contact

Programs

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