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Weed board outlines ISM grant priorities and reports largest acreage year at Starvation Dam
Summary
Staff recapped ISM grant work tackling Japanese knotweed and Russian olives, proposed expanding grant scope and funding, and provided updates on three major projects including ~72 acres treated at Starvation Dam and right-of-way work for the Duchesne County Water Conservancy District.
The Duchesne County Weed Board reviewed invasive-species management grant activity and project updates, including the largest acreage covered since staff began tracking.
Staff reported last year's ISM grant work targeted Japanese knotweed and Russian olives and that the department of agriculture continues to administer ISM funding. Presenters said ISM remains a viable funding source despite some state-level staff turnover and urged pursuing expanded grant proposals that would scale up work on high-priority species, including Russian olive and knapweed in the Roosevelt area.
Board members identified three primary projects this season: about 10.3 acres at Olive Tree (Maw) Ranch, roughly 7.5 acres of right-of-way work for the Duchesne County Water Conservancy District, and approximately 72 acres under Starvation Dam. Staff described piling and burning removed biomass at Starvation Dam and emphasized multi-year effort and follow-up treatments in some areas.
The board discussed coordination challenges on tribal land and access limitations where jurisdictional issues restrict treatment. Staff said they will continue outreach to landowners and pursue cooperative agreements where possible.
No final grant award decisions were made at the meeting; staff were encouraged to prepare applications that expand the county's capacity for targeted invasive-species work.
