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The Weed District is directly responsible for noxious weed management on County Properties including: 1200 miles of road system, 10 gravel pits, 40 county parks, Fairgrounds, Road Department property, Law and Justice/Detention Center grounds, A&O Ethanol Plant, and the Logan Landfill. |
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Assist County residents by providing information, material and technical assistance for effective noxious weed management. The District provides residents assistance through: |
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Sprayer rentals |
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Cost Share Program |
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Property inspections and development of weed management plans |
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Subdivision review process |
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Open pit mining (i.e. gravel pits) noxious weed inspection/certification program. |
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Educational program to raise awareness of noxious weeds through: |
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Schools |
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4-H Extension |
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Home Owner Associations |
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Business/Realtor/Civic Groups |
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Enforcement and Compliance regarding noxious weed laws. |
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State Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grants. Develop Private Weed Management Areas (e.g. Purdy WMA, 16 Mile WMA) |
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In compliance with State Law (HB395) coordinate noxious weed management with State Agencies (NRCS, DNRC, FW&P, BLM). |
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Coordinate noxious weed management with Federal agencies (USFS & YNP) |
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Mapping/surveying noxious weeds throughout the county |
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Montana Weed Control Association Involvement. |
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Develop Weed Management Areas involving private, County, State and Federal, identities (i.e. Upper Gallatin WMA). |
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