Projects
Weed Projects
Putting weed control theories to the test on real problem areas is important to the Solano County WMA. We strive to demonstrate successful weed control methods and to use a scientific approach to weed control strategies in Solano County. With the help of our partners, we have been able to implement several projects in the county.

Artichoke Thistle Control West County (2008-2010)

  • Funded by WMA Supplemental Funding in 2008, Fish and Game Fine Funds in 2009, ARRA Stimulus Funding in 2010 and 2011
  • Herbicide treatment of artichoke thistle on hills between Vallejo and Cordelia
  • Cooperative project on Solano Land Trust property and adjacent private cattle ranches

 Invasive Weed Education and Coordination (2008-2011)

  • Funded by:  Department of Conservation, Watershed Coordinator grant
  • Provide technical assistance to Solano County citizens on weed control

 Invasive Woody Species Control (2009-2010)

  • Funded by Weed Management Area base funding
  • Herbicide treatment of tree of heaven, fig, English Ivy and Himalayan blackberry
  • Lake Solano County Park

 Artichoke Thistle Control East County (2010)

  • Funded by Weed Management Area base funding
  • Herbicide treatment of artichoke thistle in the Montezuma Hills area
  • Cooperative project on SMUD property and private farmland

 Past Projects:

 Cost Share-Targeted Weed Control Program (2003-2005)

  • Funded by WMA and Solano County
  • Provided training and herbicide to Solano County landowners for invasive weed control

 Invasive Weed Mapping (2004-2005)

  • Funded by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
  • GPS mapped four invasive weed species (artichoke thistle, perennial pepperweed, arundo and red sesbania
  • Created GIS database of weed locations

 Arundo and Red Sesbania Control (2006-2009)

  • Funded by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
  • Two seasons of arundo control (herbicide treatment) and four seasons of red sesbania control (manual removal)
  • Ryer Island and Cache Slough