Johnson county weed pest (jcwp) will use the funds for invasive species control for programs listed in the technical approach with an integrated pest management strategy

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming Region awarded a $140,000 Cooperative Agreement to Johnson County Weed & Pest under the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) program (CFDA 15.015) effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2030. Johnson County will implement an integrated pest management strategy focused on invasive species and noxious weed control across BLM-managed lands and high-vector areas within Johnson County, Wyoming. Deliverables include the treatment and control of specific invasive species—including leafy spurge, county-declared noxious weeds, invasive annual grasses to support fire mitigation, and grasshoppers at population thresholds—measured in projected acres controlled on BLM lands.

The program leverages partnerships with the BLM, Forest Service, and State Lands to build a comprehensive and sustainable invasive species management approach. Additional program activities include the Johnson County Weed Bounty Program to encourage youth and community participation in noxious weed control efforts. The intended beneficiaries are U.S. citizens and Johnson County residents, with the awardee relying on collaborative relationships and available resources to execute the work efficiently while addressing the persistent threat of invasive species across the region.

Activities include the control of leafy spurge, county declared noxious weeds, the johnson county weed bounty program for youth and community participation, invasive annual grass control to assist with fire mitigation, control of grasshoppers as population thresholds are indicated and control of noxious weeds in high traffic special project areas as indicated below. Expected deliverables include projected acres to be controlled for invasive species and insects as listed below in the technical approach on BLM lands within johnson county in high vector areas. Intended beneficiaries include citizens of the united states of america and residents of johnson county, wyoming. Overall approach:the district relies heavily on the partnerships with not only the BLM, but the forest service and state lands as leverage with landowners to build a compressive and sustainable program. We utilize the resources we have at our disposal to complete the work in the most timely and efficient way possible. IT is critically important to stay committed and diligent in our efforts, as weeds are relentless in their pursuit of invading and surviving.