Invasive and Noxious Plant Management

 

This program continues to advance the Department of the Interiors priorities to address the climate crisis, restore balance on public lands and waters, advance environmental justice, and invest in a clean energy future. One of the BLM's highest priorities is to promote ecosystem health and one of the greatest obstacles to achieving this goal is the rapid expansion of weeds across public lands. This program supports project funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Section 40804 (b) Ecosystem Restoration. These invasive plants can dominate and often cause permanent damage to natural plant communities. If not eradicated or controlled, noxious weeds will continue to jeopardize the health of public lands and to constrain the myriad activities that occur on them. These reforms allow the Bureau to realign time and resources to completing important onthe-groundwork. To encourage interested State and local governments and Federal agencies to work together to inventory, manage, restore, educate, reduce the spread of, and prevent the further invasion and establishment of noxious, invasive weeds, and other invasive species. These entities will develop and implement Integrated Pest Management Plans (IMPs) to develop and implement projects that foster consultation and cooperation among stakeholders, interested parties, and the public and to organize, finalize, and develop projects to implement IPM plans for noxious weeds or invasive species within a specific geographic area.

Active 15.230 Bureau of Land Management, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants; M - Training Fiscal Year 2016 No current data available. The Bureau of Land Management and Western States have worked together with private and non-Federal landowners to prevent, contain, and control the spread of invasive and noxious weeds and other invasive species. Because invasive and noxious weeds and other invasive species “know no boundaries,” their introduction and spread from one owner's water and land to another, requires a joint effort to control, manage, and eradicate in order to reduce the invasive species adverse impacts on public and private lands and reduce costs to all land owners.
Fiscal Year 2017 The Bureau of Land Management and Western States work together with private and non-Federal landowners to reduce the adverse impacts on public and private lands and costs to all landowners caused by invasive and noxious weeds and other invasive species. The introduction and spread from one owner’s water and land to another requires a joint effort to prevent, control, and mange invasive and noxious weeds and other invasive species.
Fiscal Year 2018 The Bureau of Land Management and Western States work together with private and non-Federal landowners to reduce the adverse impacts on public and private lands and costs to all landowners caused by invasive and noxious weeds and other invasive species. The introduction and spread from one owner’s water and land to another requires a joint effort to prevent, control, and mange invasive and noxious weeds and other invasive species
Fiscal Year 2019 The Bureau of Land Management and Western States work together with private and non-Federal landowners to reduce the adverse impacts on public and private lands and costs to all landowners caused by invasive and noxious weeds and other invasive species. The introduction and spread from one owner’s water and land to another requires a joint effort to prevent, control, and mange invasive and noxious weeds and other invasive species
Fiscal Year 2020 Acres Treated = 384,869 during FY2020 for the following activities: Inventorying and documenting locations of noxious weeds and other invasive species; Using an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) approach to determine the most effective method of weed control (herbicides, grazing, mechanical removal etc.); Selecting the most effective and targeted herbicide for treatment; Stabilization and rehabilitation of disturbed areas; Implementation and monitoring of weed control and site rehabilitation measures; Conducting post treatment monitoring to determine effectiveness; Prioritization and treatment of target undesirable plant species or groups of species to be controlled or contained within a specific geographic area; Monitoring and evaluation of treatments, site rehabilitation, outreach activities, and integrated weed management strategies to determine rate of success and to inform future efforts; Development and dissemination of public education and outreach activities and materials; Promoting public engagement and learning opportunities, through resources education and outreach programs, events, and products; and Adaptive management for controlling new weed species and use of new and approved treatments.
Fiscal Year 2021 BLM projects the following accomplishment: Inventorying and documenting locations of noxious weeds and other invasive species; Using an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) approach to determine the most effective method of weed control (herbicides, grazing, mechanical removal etc.); Selecting the most effective and targeted herbicide for treatment; Stabilization and rehabilitation of disturbed areas; Implementation and monitoring of weed control and site rehabilitation measures; Conducting post treatment monitoring to determine effectiveness; Prioritization and treatment of target undesirable plant species or groups of species to be controlled or contained within a specific geographic area; Monitoring and evaluation of treatments, site rehabilitation, outreach activities, and integrated weed management strategies to determine rate of success and to inform future efforts; Development and dissemination of public education and outreach activities and materials; Promoting public engagement and learning opportunities, through resources education and outreach programs, events, and products; and Adaptive management for controlling new weed species and use of new and approved treatments.
Fiscal Year 2023 BLM projects to continue the following accomplishment in FY2023: Inventorying and documenting locations of noxious weeds and other invasive species; Using an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) approach to determine the most effective method of weed control (herbicides, grazing, mechanical removal etc.); Selecting the most effective and targeted herbicide for treatment; Stabilization and rehabilitation of disturbed areas; Implementation and monitoring of weed control and site rehabilitation measures; Conducting post treatment monitoring to determine effectiveness; Prioritization and treatment of target undesirable plant species or groups of species to be controlled or contained within a specific geographic area; Monitoring and evaluation of treatments, site rehabilitation, outreach activities, and integrated weed management strategies to determine rate of success and to inform future efforts; Development and dissemination of public education and outreach activities and materials; Promoting public engagement and learning opportunities, through resources education and outreach programs, events, and products; and Adaptive management for controlling new weed species and use of new and approved treatments.
Fiscal Year 2024 Unknown at this time. Plant Protection Act of 2000, 7 USC Chapter 61 Noxious Weeds § 2814; Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), 43 USC § 1737(b); John Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act, Public Law 116-9, Section 7001
7 USC Chapter 61 Noxious Weeds § 2814 -Management of undesirable plants on Federal lands Federal agencies, as appropriate. Federal Agencies shall enter into cooperative agreements with State agencies to coordinate the management of undesirable plant species on Federal lands. Not applicable. The BLM' invasive species program works to prevent, control and manage the introduction and spread of noxious and invasive weeds and other invasive species on the public lands and waters. The program prioritizes invasive species projects, protecting the most critical resources while working with other land owners and agencies to accomplish shared goals Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. A Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs, Standard Form 424B, Assurances for Non-Construction Programs, and a written proposal, budget spreadsheet, a budget narrative/breakdown, and any other requirements specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Notice and submitted through www.grants.gov. State plan is not required for this application. All applications will be initially screened for eligibility and compliance with the requirements stated in the program Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement. Applications passing this screening process will be forwarded for review by the proposal evaluation criteria, and any additional review factors, as stated in the funding announcement. State and District Office level and funding recommendations are made through the State's annual work plan. Final budget approvals rest with the State Director. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Award time varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each project at the time the Notice of Funding Opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the point of contact listed in the funding opportunity announcement. Most awards are anticipated within 90 days or less after the announcement closes. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the Bureau of Land Management will provide all applicants with information on why their proposal was not selected for award. Not applicable. First Level Screening -Basic Eligibility. Applications will be screened by the Grants Management Officer to ensure that applications meet basic eligibility requirements. Must meet the requirements of the Notice of Funding Opportunity posted on www.grants.gov, screening may include, but is not limited to: Program and/or legislative authority requirements are met; Submission is timely; and complete and properly executed SF-424 application package documents. B. Applications must satisfy basic eligibility screening requirements to be considered for further review. Second Level Evaluation -- Merit Review Evaluation is stated in each Notice of Funding Opportunity noticed post on www.grants.gov Third Level Review Pre-Award Clearance and Approvals. BLM will also complete a business evaluation and determination of responsibility. During these evaluations the Grants Management Officer will evaluate variables such as: Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, financial stability, quality of management systems, past performance meeting prior award terms and conditions, reports and findings of audits performed, and applicant's ability to effectively implement statutory, regulatory or other requirements. Funds may be used on public, State county, and private lands for approved projects that prioritize and target undesirable plant species or group of species to be controlled or contained within a specific geographic area. Describe the integrated pest management system to be used to control or contain the targeted undesirable invasive species or groups of species; and detail the means of implementing the integrated pest management system, define the duties of the Federal agency and the State agency in prosecuting that method, and establish a timeframe for the initiation and completion of the tasks specified in the integrated management system. Performance Reports: Shall submit at the minimum an annual Performance Report in accordance with the 2 CFR, Part 200.328 within 90 days after the anniversary date or as indicated in the Notice of Award. Upon completion of the agreement, recipients shall submit a final report no later than 120 calendar day after the award end date Not applicable. All recipients of Federal awards shall maintain project records in accordance with 2 CFR 200.333 Retention requirements for records. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities must not impose any other record retention requirements upon non-Federal entities, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.333. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. No specific restrictions. However, most projects are funded on a year to year basis and no more than five years. Funds are expended during a particular fiscal year. Most awards are anticipated within 90 days or less after the announcement closes. Frequency of recipient payments will be determined for each awarded assistance agreement at the time of award. See Catalog Appendix IV for addresses of Bureau of Land Management State Offices. Division of Forest, Rangeland, and Vegetation Resources
1387 S Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709
Boise, ID 83709 USA
sflanigan@blm.gov
Phone: 208-373-4094 https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/weeds-and-invasives 14-1109-0-1-302 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 22$946,639.00; FY 23 est $20,000.00; FY 24 est $1,000,000.00; FY 21$5,977,381.00; FY 20$3,423,803.00; FY 19$5,933,562.00; FY 18$4,386,504.00; FY 17$7,685,772.00; FY 16$7,258,967.00; - Past partnership projects have run between $1,000 to $567,000. Average amounts run about $31,600 or less. Information about the Bureau of Land Management invasive and noxious plant management program can be found at https://www.blm.gov/weeds Fiscal Year 2016 No current data available. Projects funded encouraged the State and the Bureau of Land Management to work together to control, manage and eradicate undesirable invasive species on Federal, State, and private lands. By working together entire areas are treated to control and prevent the spread of invasive and noxious or undesirable plants and other invasive species within the close proximity of public lands. BLM completed project in the State of NV, ID, MT, and WY
Fiscal Year 2017 Projects funded encouraged the State and the Bureau of Land Management to work together to prevent, control, manage and eradicate undesirable invasive species on Federal, State, and private lands. By working together entire areas are treated to control and prevent the spread of invasive and noxious or undesirable plants and other invasive species within the close proximity of public lands. BLM completed projects in the State of NV, ID, MT, and WY.
Fiscal Year 2018 Projects funded encouraged the State and the Bureau of Land Management to work together to prevent, control, manage and eradicate undesirable invasive species on Federal, State, and private lands. By working together entire areas are treated to control and prevent the spread of invasive and noxious or undesirable plants and other invasive species within the close proximity of public lands. BLM completed projects in the State of NV, ID, MT, and WY.
Fiscal Year 2019 Projects funded encouraged the State and the Bureau of Land Management to work together to prevent, control, manage and eradicate undesirable invasive species on Federal, State, and private lands. By working together entire areas are treated to control and prevent the spread of invasive and noxious or undesirable plants and other invasive species within the close proximity of public lands. BLM completed projects in the State of NV, ID, MT, and WY.
Fiscal Year 2020 Projects funded encouraged the State and the Bureau of Land Management to work together to prevent, control, manage and eradicate undesirable invasive species on Federal, State, and private lands. By working together entire areas are treated to control and prevent the spread of invasive and noxious or undesirable plants and other invasive species within the close proximity of public lands. BLM completed projects in the Washakie County, Niobrara County, WY Big Horn County, OR Lake County, Minidoka County, other areas of ID, MT, CA, NV, NM,
Fiscal Year 2021 Inventorying and documenting locations of noxious weeds and other invasive species; Using an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) approach to determine the most effective method of weed control (herbicides, grazing, mechanical removal etc.); Selecting the most effective and targeted herbicide for treatment; Stabilization and rehabilitation of disturbed areas. Implementation and monitoring of weed control and site rehabilitation measures; Conducting post treatment monitoring to determine effectiveness; Prioritization and treatment of target undesirable plant species or groups of species to be controlled or contained within a specific geographic area; Monitoring and evaluation of treatments, site rehabilitation, outreach activities, and integrated weed management strategies to determine rate of success and to inform future efforts; Development and dissemination of public education and outreach activities and materials; Promoting public engagement and learning opportunities, through resources education and outreach programs, events, and products and Adaptive management for controlling new weed species and use of new and approved treatments.
Fiscal Year 2022 OR/WA Harney County Weed Control Strategic Weed Attack Team (Swat); Baker County Weed District Assistance to BLM for Invasive Weed Management; Control Noxious Weeds on BLM Lands in Twin Falls County; HQ Developing Biological Control for Flowering Rush; Bureau Of Land Management Noxious Weed Control in Cassia County; BLM Idaho Noxious Weed Control; MT DAK Invasive and Noxious Plant Management (Carter County, Richland County, Fallon County, Custer County, Prairie County); ORWA Malheur County Noxious Weed Control; Control Of Noxious Weeds in Power County, ID; NV Elko Humboldt Watershed Invasive and Noxious Plant Species Project; The Clackamas Invasive Partnerships; Noxious And Invasive Plant Management in Dona Ana County, New Mexico; NV BLM Nevada Noxious and Invasive Weed Treatment Ely District; NV Walker River Invasive & Noxious Weed Control; OR/WA Grande Ronde River Watershed.
Fiscal Year 2023 MT/DK Missoula County Integrated Vegetation Management