OpportunityTitle: FA-BLM-New Mexico -Socorro and Catron County Integrated Weed Management Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: New Mexico Soil and Water Conservation Districts under the direction of the New Mexico State Department of Agriculture or any other &quot;State agency&quot; or political subdivision responsible for the administration or implementation of undesirable plant laws in the State of New Mexico as defined in the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, 7 U.S.C. 2814
Description: To maintain a cooperative weed management program for Socorro and Catron County, New Mexico Weed Management Areas. Inventory, manage, prevent and eradicate whenever possible plants designated as noxious or invasive. Educate the public as to the existence of noxious and invasive weeds and plants so they recognize the listed noxious species. To know and understand the best means of control for specific species and the consequences of unchecked noxious and invasive weeds and plant growth. The recipeint and the BLM will work together with private, state, county and non-federal landowners to prevent, contain and control the spread of noxious and invasive plants. This program provides an avenue for public to get assistance with eradicating or managing the weed populations and protect private, state and federal lands from noxious and invasive weed invasions. The Socorro and Catron County Cooperative Weed Management Areas will improve and stay healthy with the management of noxious weeds across the total watershed regardless of land status.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: csaiz@blm.gov
GrantorContactText: Charise P Saiz, Grants Management Officer, 505 761-8725&lt;br/&gt;csaiz@blm.gov&lt;br/&gt;