Managing Pests and Weeds Along Waterways (Apr. 21, 2021)

We hope you were able to join us for our Managing Pests and Weeds Along Waterways workshop on April 21, 2021! We talked about integrated pest management, invasive weed identification and control, and how to deter nuisance wildlife to protect water quality.

Helpful resources

If you missed the workshop or just want to further your learning, we've shared a number of Natural Yard Care resources below, including a recording of the workshop and a PDF of the presentation slides.

Websites
PDF Guides & Fact Sheets
Books
Videos

Websites

Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants for University of Florida’s strategies for addressing the impacts of invasive plants
ChipDrop to get free wood chips delivered to your home, school, or community garden
City of Bothell Stormwater Pollution Prevention to learn simple ways to protect local waterways
Grow Smart, Grow Safe to learn about integrated pest management and lowest risk pesticides
King County for best management practices for controlling common weeds in Washington
King County for information about noxious weeds and control in King County
Noxious Weed Control Board to learn about weed identification and disposal
Seattle Public Utilities to learn about protecting our water resources
Shore Stewards for 10 guidelines for living on or near a lake, river, stream, or coast in Washington
Shoreline Revegetation Resources for WSU Extension's native plant recommendations
Snohomish County for information about noxious weeds and control in Snohomish County
The Garden Hotline to ask questions and get answers about your garden
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for guidance about living with wildlife and what to do about nuisance wildlife
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for rules about aquatic plant removal and control
Washington State Department of Ecology for identifying aquatic plants in Washington
Xerces Society for pollinator-friendly plant lists