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Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs)

Cooperative Weed Management Areas (CWMAs)

What is a CISMA/CWMA?

A partnership of federal, state, and local government agencies, tribes, individuals, and various interested groups that manage invasive species (or weeds) in a defined area.

Why form a CISMA/CWMA?

Money
Communication
Public Awareness
Prevention strategies
Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring
Coordinated Management
Reporting

CISMAs and CWMAs in the United States

Coming soon a map of CISMAs and CWMAs in the United States, if you would like your CISMA/CWMA included please send us an e-mail at: bugwood@uga.edu

CWMA Resources

CWMA Cookbook: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Develop a Cooperative Weed Management Area in the Eastern United States
CWMA Cookbook: A Recipe for Success.
Sample Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Cooperative Weed Management Area National Conference: "People-Powered Projects"

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