North coast invasive plant control

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded a $343,890 Cooperative Agreement to the Mattole Restoration Council (MRC) under the Invasive and Noxious Plant Management program (CFDA 15.230) to provide invasive plant control and ecosystem restoration services in Northern California. The performance period for this 5-year award is from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2028.

MRC, a non-profit community organization, will use the funding to implement an integrated pest management approach to prevent, detect, control, and monitor invasive plant populations on public lands. Key activities will include weed inventories and mapping, targeted herbicide application and mechanical removal, and restoring native plant communities. MRC will also develop outreach and education materials, and conduct long-term monitoring to evaluate treatment effectiveness. This award enables MRC to continue its role as a vital land stewardship and conservation partner serving federal agencies like the BLM, Forest Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service in Northern California.