Fremont county weed and pest

Fremont County Weed & Pest received a $173,000 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Agriculture on Indian Lands program (CFDA 15.034), effective May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026. The award supports cropland and rangeland restoration initiatives on tribal trust lands within Fremont County, Wyoming, with a specific focus on noxious weed eradication and invasive species management. This funding enables the organization to deliver comprehensive vegetation control and habitat restoration services that protect and enhance agricultural resources on Native American trust lands.

Fremont County Weed & Pest leverages its specialized expertise in invasive species management to execute restoration projects across tribal agricultural lands in the region. The Agriculture on Indian Lands program prioritizes proposals based on land use, cooperator support, pest management integration, and the degree of establishment of targeted weeds. As an established partner with multiple Department of the Interior bureaus, the awardee brings significant capacity and track record in managing large-scale ecological restoration and agricultural resource protection, contributing to both tribal natural resource management capabilities and broader ecosystem conservation objectives in Wyoming.