This grant will be used to control infestations of invasive weeds, specifically teasel, english IVY, knotweeds, yellow archangel, purple loosestrife, and common fennel

The Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District received a $119,544 Project Grant awarded on July 24, 2025, under the Schools and Roads - Grants to States program (CFDA 10.665), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region. The grant funds invasive weed control and native species restoration efforts across forest and recreation areas in Oregon through June 1, 2029. Primary deliverables include treatment of six invasive weed species (teasel, English ivy, knotweeds, yellow archangel, purple loosestrife, and common fennel) in identified areas, followed by reseeding with native grasses and forbs within the same treatment season.

Additionally, the grant supports continuation of an Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) program targeting five additional noxious weed species (yellow flag iris, false brome, lesser celandine, policeman's helmet, and old man's beard) in riparian and wetland areas. The project directly supports the Forest Service's broader objectives to improve forest health and enhance recreation areas by managing the spread of invasive species across national forest lands and adjacent communities in Oregon's coastal and forest regions.

Treated areas will be seeded with native grass and forbs within the same season. Additionally, the recipient will continue early detection rapid response program to treat key noxious weeds in riparian and wetland areas, including yellow flag iris, false brome, lesser celandine, policemans helmet, and old mans beard. This project supports agency efforts to improve forest health and recreation areas by managing the spread of invasive species.