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Invasive Weeds: A Growing Pain

Many weeds have pretty flowers but they are a growing pain. They crowd out native plants, harm animal habitats and increase erosion.

Extensions

• Have students study additional invasive problem species such as non-native plant and animal species in Hawaii, zebra mussels in the Great Lakes and midwestern waterways, and the brown tree snake in Guam.

Resources

• For more information on weed related organizations contact the Bureau of Land Management's Weed Team at (406) 255-2766. Or check out the Federal Interagency Weed Committee's Home Page.
• For more information on the BLM's environmental education programs, call(202) 452-5089 or 5197.
• For a more extensive listing of activities, consult the Montana Weed Project Teachers Handbook, Missoula County Conservation District, 5115 Hwy. 93 South, Missoula, MT. 59801.
• Local assistance can be obtained through your county extension agent, local nature center, or conservation district.
• For more information on partner organizations, contact: The USDA Forest Service: (202) 205-1460, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: (202) 208-5634, http://www.fws.gov, The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: (202) 857-0166, http://www.nfwf.org, The National Park Service: (202) 208-6843, http://www.nps.gov, Natural Resources Conservation Service: (202) 720-5811, http://www.nrcs.usda.gov, Monsanto Company: 1-800-332-3111, Wilderness Society: (202) 833-2300, Bureau of Reclamation: (303) 236-9336, ext.299, http://www.usbr.gov, and Dow Elanco: (317) 337-4433.

Last Updated: June 2006