Announcing the 2022 SWVMA Grants Program!
The Southwest Vegetation Management Association is celebrating 25-years of leadership in vegetation management and looking to fund 2-4 small projects with a duration of up to two years that focus on invasive plant species of the American Southwest. Proposed projects can address on the ground management or research into new treatment methods for invasive species. The projects must occur within Arizona. Collaborations and student applications are welcome. Project budgets should range from $500-$2,500 and matching funds are not required but are encouraged.
We received 2 grant applications and have awarded them both
Grant #1 Awarded to Greenlee County SWVMA Grant Agreement up to $2500
and Grant #2 was awarded to University of Arizona, Maricopa County Extension up to $1300.
Greenlee County will develop a demonstration area for integrated weed management at Duncan High School.
University of Arizona. The study will examine stinknet soil seed banks to determine germination temperature ranges and survival climate conditions.