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Looking for biocontrol agents on Purple Loosestrife. ( Lythrum salicaria)
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Educational Activities
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NEW! - Participate in the Network Forum and Wiki Project to build collaboration and share ideas, projects and networking opportunities.
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Please fill out the online forms below to Contribute Dates and Resources that can be added directly to this web site!
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Community Outreach Program
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| One of the ways that the Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign (IWAC) has been successful is by creating a Community Outreach Program. This Program utilizes Television, Radio and Newspaper as its message medium and focuses on a central theme of Idaho's Most Wanted "Noxious Weeds." You can view and listen to a number of examples below. |
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Educational Videos
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Elwood Elk weed awareness video for chldren is available for sale - See the Order Form
The IWAC has developed a new children's video dealing with noxious weeds. The short (less than 12 minute) video features "Elwood the Elk" helping children learn about noxious weeds and how they can help to control weeds where they live and play. The video is being sponsored by a number of agencies and organizations and won a Bronze “Telly” award for educational videos.
Radio Spots
TV Spots
To experience the multimedia content on this web site, you'll need the free QuickTime Player. |
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Brochures
Press Releases
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Idaho Invasive Weed Toolkits
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| The IWAC has developed a pilot educational program in Idaho schools by creating the Idaho Invasive Weed Toolkits. Over 1,000 toolkits in both Elementary and Middle school levels have been distributed through Idaho 's Agriculture in the Classroom, Idaho Rangeland in the Classroom and County Weed Superintendents. To request educational materials on Idaho's noxious weeds, e-mail the Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign. |
High School Weed Education Projects
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- Contact your local County Weed Office for availability in your area. The County Weed Superintendent contact information is located here:
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- Weedawareness.com - A web site designed to introduce the GIS Alliance Weed Mapping Program of Bingham County, Idaho. During the summer students from local high schools map noxious weeds on private and public property within Southeastern Idaho counties. They also participate in education days and create personal projects.
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Photo taken by Dian Robertson? at the Canyon County Home and Garden Show of the Idaho Transportation Department weed awareness display, February 10, 2008.
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General Resources for Teachers and Students
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Classes for Teachers
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