What We Do
Implement early detection rapid response (EDRR) to weed invasion
Provide public outreach, education, and training on noxious weeds
Map and assist with treatment of noxious and invasive weeds
Organize weed control projects and activities for the CWMA & public
Our Mission
The Jordan Valley Cooperative Weed Management Area brings together those individuals responsible for weed management within the CWMA, to develop common management objectives, set realistic management priorities, facilitated effective treatment methods, and coordinate efforts along logical geographic boundaries with similar land types, use patterns, and problem species.
The CWMA also provides educational opportunities to the general public, teachers and students, and local landowners raising their awareness of the problems associated with noxious and invasive weeds.
5,000,000
Acres of Land
12+
Mapped Noxious Plant Species
Who We Are & What We Do
The JVCWMA has brought together those individuals responsible for weed management within the CWMA, developed common management objectives, set realistic management priorities, facilitated effective treatment methods, and coordinated efforts along logical geographic boundaries with similar land types, use patterns, and problem species. The CWMA has also provided educational opportunities to the general public, teachers and students, and local landowners raising their awareness of the problems associated with noxious and invasive weeds.
The CWMA encompasses over 5 million acres of state, private, and BLM lands located within Malheur County, Oregon and Owyhee County, Idaho. The major noxious weed problems within the CWMA are leafy spurge, hoary cress, perennial pepperweed, Scotch thistle, and diffuse knapweed, spotted knapweed, Russian knapweed, along with yellow starthistle and Rush skeletonweed.