Districts
There are 23 Wyoming Weed & Pest Districts, one in each county. The work conducted within these districts is essential for fulfilling the mission of managing noxious weeds and pests and contributing to the preservation of Wyoming’s natural beauty.
DISTRICT LOCATIONS
There is a Weed and Pest Council District in each county. Find website and contact information as well as seasonal and full-time employment opportunities within each District Office.
The Districts offer a variety of activities, events, and services while addressing county-specific weed and pest challenges. Learn more about the Districts below.
Integrated Management Systems
The districts utilize resources provided by the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council, the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, and other federal, state, and private organizations. Each district aims for optimal management while minimizing environmental impact through Integrated Management Systems, considering factors such as:
- Most efficient and effective methods
- Scientific evidence and current technology
- Physiology and habitat of the site
- Economic, social, and ecological consequences of the program
- Other economic considerations
District Funding
The districts are established to serve the public and are mainly funded by local tax revenue. Depending on the county where the district is situated, a portion of its program is funded by taxes, while the rest comes from other sources such as:
- Tailored assistance provided through partnerships with private cooperators.
- Contracts or cooperative agreements with state and federal agencies
- Pesticide sales
- State appropriated funds
- Grant funds
District Services
Each district targets its efforts to address county-specific weed or pest challenges and offers a variety of services.
- Technical assistance to set up a weed or pest management program using integrated management.
- Cost-share programs which reduce the cost of managing certain weeds or pests.
- Special programs that may be established to meet specific significant local needs when weed or pest species are classified by law as “declared”.
- Inspection service to attest your fields meet NAISMA Weed Free Certification Standards.