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How the Pepperweed Project Developed a Broad Base of Community Support

Learn how the Pepperweed Project developed a strong foundation of community support for the distribution of perennial pepperweed across the United States and Canada. This project, started by the USDA's Plants Database, focuses on the control and management of Lepidium latifolium, a perennial plant with 6-petaled white flowers and a horseradish scent. Discover the history of the project, collaborative efforts with organizations like Mass Audubon's Salt Marsh Science Project, and the ongoing control measures implemented by the community. Explore keys to success, including engagement with youth groups and partnerships with local environmental reporters.

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How the Pepperweed Project Developed a Broad Base of Community Support

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  1. How the Pepperweed Project Developed a Broad Base of Community Support

  2. Distribution of Perennial Pepperweed in the United States and Canada (from USDA’s Plants Database)

  3. Perennial Pepperweed, Lepidium latifolium 6-petaled white flowers Alternate leaves Horseradish scent to leaves, stem and roots

  4. Pepperweed plants Pepperweed flowers

  5. Dense stand of Perennial Pepperweed at Parker River NWR

  6. History of the project 1990’s: Pepperweed identified on Parker River NWR 2002: Mass Audubon’s Salt Marsh Science Project to pull Pepperweed on Refuge 2004: Refuge tests herbicides and concentrations on Pepperweed 2005: Newburyport GOMI team takes on Pepperweed control as team project 2006: Refuge begins project to control Pepperweed on and adjacent to Refuge Mapping begins in Great Marsh region 2007: MA-NH-ME forms to collaborate and communicate about invasive spread in coastal corridor. Pepperweed project expands to Great Marsh 2008-2010: On going Pepperweed control in 6 towns, hundreds of volunteer hours, continued community support.

  7. Keys which may help other project • Youth support—youth groups, after school programs, high school science classes, community service requirements • Find local environmental reporters who will write about your projects.

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