Noxious weeds, like floods and wildfires, respect no ownership or jurisdictional boundaries. The negative impacts of noxious weeds are equally felt on private, state and federal lands. Likewise, the ability to turn the tide on noxious weeds will depend on the ability and willingness of local people of many stripes to work together under the umbrella of common goals, priorities, and genuine commitment. Following any one of several existing models, the CWMA concept can unleash the creative power and action of local people.
Real change rises up.