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Funding Program:
Enhancement Grants - State Contacts/IPM Documents |
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Project Title:
Creation of IPM Documents for Aquatic Plant Management in the Southern US |
Project Directors (PDs):
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Lead State: NC Lead Organization: North Carolina State University |
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Cooperating State(s):
Mississippi |
| Undesignated Funding: $24,854 |
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Start Date: May-01-2011 End Date: Apr-30-2012 |
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Pests Involved: Aquatic weeds |
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Site/Commodity: Aquatic sites |
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Summary:
Excessive aquatic plant growth can degrade habitat for other aquatic species, impair fishing and boating, impede commercial navigation, reduce drainage and increase flooding, block intakes for hydroelectric turbines, drinking water, and irrigation, increase sedimentation, reduce property values, reduce revenue of associated businesses, and provide breeding habitat for certain species of mosquito. Although, there are numerous techniques available to manage invasive aquatic plants, there is little to no information that specifically outlines the advantages and disadvantages for species specific management. Furthermore, there is very little information in the field of aquatic plant management regarding integrated pest management. This project will create a Crop Profile for Aquatic Plant Management in the Southern U.S., present this document to stakeholders at important regional meetings, and solicit input and guidance from these stakeholders. Based upon stakeholder comments, additional IPM documents will be created for the Southern region. These documents will then be disseminated to stakeholders through traditional and contemporary venues. It is anticipated that these documents will increase adoption of IPM practices for aquatic plant management in the Southern region, thus increasing economic savings and environmental protection.
Objectives: A. Create Crop Profile for Aquatics Plant Management in the Southeast B. Meet with stakeholders to disseminate Crop Profile and compile information for other IPM documents C. Create IPM documents for the Southern Region including a Pest Management Strategic Plan, IPM Elements, and IPM Priorities D. Disseminate IPM documents to stakeholders for evaluation. |
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