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From its headwaters in the northern Rockies, the Missouri River flows through the Upper Midwest, then southeast to join the Mississippi River, fed by a watershed that covers 500,000 square miles over 10 states.
The rivers, streams, reservoirs, and ponds of the watershed support agriculture, recreation, tourism, wildlife habitat, irrigation, drinking water, power generation and livestock production.
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The Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado departments of agriculture signed a Memorandum of Agreement in 2006 and an MOA Addendum in 2008 to coordinate the management of invasive plant species in the six-state area. Saltcedar was the first species targeted. MWRC membership—agency personnel, businesses, universities, conservation groups, and private landowners—have drafted a Saltcedar Management Plan for the Missouri River watershed.
In May 2008, the Center agreed to provide coordination for the Missouri River Watershed Coalition, a six-state coalition to develop management strategies and priorities for invasive plants and water resources in the region. (more...)
Vision
To maintain productive, biodiverse riparian ecosystems that provide quality water, habitat, recreation, and power to meet the economic and ecological needs of the Missouri River Watershed region.
Goals
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To reduce the introduction and spread of saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) in the Missouri River Watershed region.
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To increase regional coordination and communication.
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To maximize funding efficiency for public education, prevention, management, and restoration projects on riparian corridors.
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To team government, businesses, universities, conservation groups, water users, and sportsmen in private-public partnerships.
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Membership
The Missouri River Watershed Coaliton always welcomes new members. Membership is composed of the official state agriculture agencies of Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota,South Dakota, and Wyoming; other states within the Missouri River Watershed (upon the approval of the existing member states); and a representative from Tribes, Federal Agencies, and any private coalition or individual located in the Missouri River Watershed states. All members are eligible to serve as Coalition officers.
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Executive Committee
- President – Andrew Canham, Mid Dakota Vegetation
- Vice President – Scott Bockness, Yellowstone County Weed Coordinator (MT)
- Colorado – Kelly Uhing, Colorado Dept. of Agriculture
- Montana – Dave Burch, Montana Dept. of Agriculture
- Nebraska – Mitch Coffin, Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture
- North Dakota – Rachel Seifert-Spilde, North Dakota Dept. of Agriculture
- South Dakota – Ron Moehring, South Dakota Dept. of Agriculture
- Wyoming – Slade Franklin, Wyoming Dept. of Agriculture
- Coordinator – Liz Galli-Noble, Center for Invasive Plant Management
Meetings
- The Fall 2009 MRWC meeting was held on September 21 in Kearney, Nebraska.
Meeting Minutes
Documents
Species Information
Salt Cedar
Presentations
December 2009
september 2009
June 2009
march 2009
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