Mission Statement Implement an effective noxious weed management program for the protection of the open space, natural and agricultural resources of Gallatin County. |
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The Weed District is directly responsible for noxious weed management on County properties including: 1,700 miles of County right-of-way, 8 gravel pits, 14 county parks, Fairgrounds, Road Department property, Three Forks Airport, Law and Justice/ Detention Center grounds, the Logan Landfill and the Bozeman Convenience Site. |
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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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Developing weed management areas and pursuing Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grants for those areas |
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Subdivision review process. |
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Open cut 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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Home Owners Associations |
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Business/Realtor/Civic groups |
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Enforcement and Compliance regarding noxious weed laws. |
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Coordinate noxious weed management programs with State and Federal agencies. |
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Mapping/surveying noxious weeds throughout the county. |
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Continuing education of staff through professional associations. |
