North Dakota Weed Control Association
The NDWCA was organized in 1983 with a mission to provide the vision and leadership necessary to increase a commitment to effective weed management in ND.
October Newsletter now Available.
Events in November 2024–April 2025
Board of Directors Meeting at Bismarck Hotel
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February 3, 2025
2025 Annual Conference at Bismarck Hotel
February 4, 2025 – February 6, 2025
Our Story
The NDWCA’s goal is to help provide the education, tools and policies to further the control and management of noxious weeds by County and City Weed Boards, private landowners, and managers of state and federal lands.
The NDWCA was organized in 1983 with a mission to provide the vision and leadership necessary to increase a commitment to effective weed management in ND.
Our membership includes County and City Weed Boards, educators, researchers, and land managers from state and national agencies such as APHIS, US Fish & Wildlife, US Forest Service, US Army Corp of Engineers, ND Game & Fish Department, and ND Parks and Recreation Department. Members also include industries, individuals, and others who are committed to preserving our natural resources from invasive species
Objectives
LEADERSHIP
To provide leadership for weed management in North Dakota.
ASSIST
To assist the North Dakota Department of Agriculture in the development of effective
and efficient weed management programs for North Dakota.
AWARENESS
To encourage and sponsor education and awareness programs in weed management.
LEGISLATION
To develop and promote appropriate legislation pertaining to weed management.
RESEARCH
To encourage and support research on weed problems and their solutions.
LIAISON
To provide communication among city and county weed boards, weed control offices,
groups, organization, agencies, companies, and individuals concerned with weed management programs.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The NDWCA is working to help landowners develop a noxious weed control plan for their property that is effective and safe for the environment, animals, and people.
What is a Noxious Weed?
A noxious weed is a plant that’s considered to be injurious to the environment, animals, crops, and people. Noxious weeds are subject to government regulations for control and management.
Noxious weeds cause millions of dollars in damage to North Dakota crops and forage. Many additional dollars are spent in both public and private efforts to control these weeds. In addition to their agronomic impact, noxious weeds adversely affect rural and urban landscapes, tax revenues, recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat.
