NH looking for volunteers to stop invasive plant in marshes

[Riverjim]

Just thought I would post this from the seacoast feed.

NH looking for volunteers to stop invasive plant

I hope it does not become a problem here...Once again, ordinary folks can probably do more than the Gov. to manage this.

Our community of Striper fisherman might be able to make a difference...Merrilizer, maybe something organized like the marsh cleanup???
I see good public relations in the making???

[Merrillizer™]

Yes! Great post. Let's get involved in this folks. I will put together some stuff and add it to the front page of the site, maybe in the slideshow if I can find a good pic of this crap. That way it will get more attention

We definitely cant let this crap wreak havoc on our precious marsh


EDIT: Jim, I changed the Title of this thread and made it a Sticky in hopes it would get more attention.

[kkevvy]

Good post, thanks for the info!

So, what does the stuff look like?

[Riverjim]

Here is some info...sounds like a problem we don't want to have.

PCA Alien Plant Working Group - Perennial Pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium)

Perennial Pepperweed Technical Bulletin - Lepidium latifolium

[Merrillizer™]

Pepperwort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I am putting something together for the slideshow now.

[Brandon-K]

Thanks Jim, I was going to post this up yesterday, but didn't have the time!

News from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DATE: June 16, 2008
CONTACT: Kevin Lucey, New Hampshire Coastal Program, (603) 559-0026

Join the Pepperweed Patrol
Volunteers needed to help stop the spread of coastal invasive plant

Concord, NH - The New Hampshire Coastal Program at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is looking for volunteers to help with a new project to map, control, and eradicate perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) in the Hampton-Seabrook Estuary. Pepperweed is a major agricultural nuisance in western states and has recently been found to be threatening the ecological integrity of salt marshes throughout southern New England. Currently, the distribution of pepperweed in New Hampshire is unknown, but it is suspected that there are limited populations in the Hampton-Seabrook Estuary. With the help of community volunteers, the Coastal Program hopes to find and eradicate this nuisance weed before it becomes a problem.

Volunteers are needed to help map, pull, and monitor this invasive plant in Seabrook, Hampton Falls, Hampton, North Hampton, and Rye. Volunteer mappers can work on their own schedules by keeping an eye out for pepperweed in their neighborhoods and/or volunteers can choose to work in teams at pre-scheduled times to help hand-pull pepperweed from infested areas.

The Coastal Program will hold two separate volunteer training sessions at the Hampton Town Hall. The sessions are open to the public with no obligation to volunteer.

To register or if you are interested in volunteering but can’t make either session please call Kevin Lucey at (603) 559-0026 or email at kevin.lucey@des.nh.gov

What: Volunteer Training on how to identify, map and control perennial pepperweed

When: Friday, June 27th, 10 a.m-11 a.m or Tuesday, July 1st, 7:00 p.m- 8:00 p.m.

Where: Hampton Town Hall, 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, N.H; (603) 926-0406

Directions to the Hampton Town Hall from Locations North:
Take I-95 S
Take ramp onto LAFAYETTE RD(US-1 S) toward HAMPTON/HAMPTON FALLS - go 0.3 mi
Turn Left on LAFAYETTE RD(US-1 N) toward HAMPTON-EXETER/RTE-101/HAMPTON BEACH- go 0.9 mi
Turn Right on WINNACUNNET ROAD - go 0.2 mi
Arrive at 100 WINNACUNNET ROAD, HAMPTON, on the Left

[Riverjim]

I just emailed Kevin Lucey, and gave him a link to this thread.

It is amazing how quick we can make a difference as concerned sportsman, and I am sure we can organize a first class pepperweed patrol.

Jim

[Merrillizer™]

Phew, after some internet drama today, this is a refreshing positive thread.

It's added to the front page in the Slideshow.

You guys rule! I will be there, anyone wanting to meet up just give me a holler. Maybe we can get a little fishing going after? I will be going the 27th, I highly doubt I will be able to do it on my birthday, July 1st

Goin' on Pepperweed Patrol. Gonna peppersauce that damn pepperweed!

[Riverjim]

Maybe go fishing before? high is at 6;00, so fish the outgoing a couple hours before the pepperweed education??

[racinjason48]

i wont be able to go to the tuesday morning one but the friday night one is a go for me anyone else aboe to go on the 1st??