March 9 2005
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Invasive Weeds Day at the Capitol
Location: Capitol in Sacramento
Mark Your 2005 Calendar! State officials need to hear about the important work you're doing. The California Invasive Weeds Awareness Coalition (CALIWAC) is hosting the 2nd Annual Invasive Weeds Day at the Capitol in Sacramento on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The day will include briefings with state agencies and meetings at the Capitol with California legislators and staff.

Who should attend? Anyone involved in weed work in California. This is a rare opportunity to educate agency and elected officials about your important local projects and to show support for weed work throughout the state. Weed Management Areas are especially encouraged to send members so that the work in your region is represented. You will hear from state agencies about the status of their programs, and have the opportunity to give feedback. Meetings will be also be set up with elected officials and their staff to discuss the importance of weed control in protecting California's wildlands and agriculture.

Watch for more information and a registration form in January 2005!

Questions? Contact Wendy West of the El Dorado County WMA at (530)621-5526 or wendyw@co.el-dorado.ca.us


CALIWAC is a coalition of private sector groups concerned about invasive weeds in California. The organization's mission is to support and enhance existing weed control efforts in the state and promote public awareness of invasive weed issues in California. Member organizations include NGO partners California Cattlemen's Association, California Invasive Plant Council, California Farm Bureau Federation, California Native Plant Society, California Forest Pest Council, The Nature Conservancy, Regional Council of Rural Counties, as well as industry partners Monsanto, Wilbur-Ellis Co., Dow AgroSciences, BASF, DuPont and UAP Timberland. Advisory members include the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the California Agricultural Commissioners & Sealers Association.
    Contact: Wendy West, El Dorado County, wendyw@co.el-dorado.ca.us