Coordinating Invasive Plant Management across Southeast
At SAWC, we work with partners to document high-priority invasive plants in the region and use integrated pest management strategies to eradicate invasive plants that threaten rare and high-value ecosystems. Our goal is to develop an empowered and active community in Southeast Alaska to collectively prevent, manage, and mitigate the effects of invasive plant species.
Invasive Plant Priorities
- Develop a sustainable invasive plant program for Southeast Alaska
- Enhance community awareness about invasive plants and empowering collective action
- Document invasive plant species in data-poor parts of the region
- Implement on-the-ground management of invasive plants that pose the greatest threat to our region’s communities and ecosystems
Currently, our priority species include hybrid knotweed, reed canarygrass, European mountain ash, and garlic mustard.
For more information about invasive plants in Alaska, see the Alaska Exotic Plants Information Clearinghouse.
Contact:
Emily Reed
Regional Invasive Plant Coordinator
emily@sawcak.org
Kake crew member Angelo during the 2024 Herbicide Applicator Workshop, co-organized by Emily and USFS staff (Joni Johnson, Laura Holloway).
Invasive reed canarygrass next to Jordan Creek in Juneau.
An invasive hybrid knotweed infestation after 5 years of herbicide treatment in Juneau.