Money to get rid of invasives

September

One million dollars is available to help municipalities and not-for-profit groups get rid of terrestrial invasive species. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is making the money available and accepting applications until Halloween.

“Invasive species are non-native species that can cause harm to the environment and may result in ecological or economic problems. Some terrestrial invasive plants, such as garlic mustard flower and Giant hogweed, were introduced in New York State by individuals who purposely brought them back from foreign habitats. Various species of terrestrial invasive insects, such as the Sirex wood wasp and the Asian Longhorn Beetle, also “hitchhiked” to New York in wooden shipping crates from foreign points of origin.”

Read the announcment here, which includes information on the state’s invasive-species eradication efforts and how to apply.

This entry was posted on Friday, September 26th, 2008 at 11:14 am by Mike Risinit.
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