Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
UW Releases New Findings on the Economic Impacts of Invasive Weeds in Wyoming
Of the 10 invasive weeds in the study, cheatgrass is estimated to have the highest current and potential economic impacts, which may exceed $110 million annually if left unmanaged. Photo by Beth Fowers.
Laramie, Wyo. - Dec. 4, 2024 - Agricultural economists and invasive weed specialists at the University of Wyoming have released a new report on the economic impacts of 10 invasive weeds in Wyoming.
The pilot study, which assesses both current and potential economic impacts, was developed in response to Governor Gordon's 2020 Invasive Species Initiative Report. Collaborators include all Wyoming Weed and Pest Control districts and the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council Guiding Principles Committee.
"This report represents an important step to better understanding the impacts of invasive weeds on Wyom...
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