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Non-Agricultural Programs
Invasive Species, Outreach/Education, and Eighteenmile Creek RAP
INVASIVE SPECIES
Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed is an aggressively growing invasive plant. Once above ground knotweed gets up to 15 feet tall, where it grows in dense patches which destabilize foundations, overtake gardens, and smother out beneficial native plant species.
Our program began in 2015 with 4.5 acres found between 20 different sites. Today the number eclipses 79 acres across 560 patches.
If you have Japanese knotweed on your property and would like it treated please reach out to our office. This free service is available for all Niagara County residents.
Other Invasives
We also treat other invasive species such as multiflora rose, tree of heaven, honeysuckle, and phragmites.
We are happy to assist with recommendations for treatment.
OUTREACH & EDUCATION
Through our outreach programs, we strive to teach community members of conservation practices in Niagara County. We collaborate with schools and community organizations to promote conservation initiatives, ensuring that everyone understands the importance of protecting our natural resources.
We host educational events for elementary and high school students. We can also be found at the Niagara County Fair, Wildlife Festival, and various events around the County.
EIGHTEENMILE CREEK RAP
Eighteenmile Creek is one of the 43 Area of Concern (AOC) designated by the international Joint Commission (IJC). These AOCs have one or more Beneficial Use Impairments (BUI) that are usually caused by the presence of contaminated sites, and degraded habitat. The development and implementation of Remedial Action Plans (RAP) will restore and protect the environmental quality of the AOC and the Great Lakes.
For more information on Eighteenmile Creek check out their website.