Uintah County Weed Department — Welcome!!!Quick References:
Timely TopicsBenefits of EDRR Sprayer Calibration This Adobe PDF is an interactive worksheet that may be filled out on your computer or print it for field use. Site Map The Uintah County Weed Department is located at 364 South 1500 East in Vernal, Utah. The purpose of the Weed Department is to manage all State and County Noxious Weeds and assist the residents of Uintah County, where possible, with their noxious weed concerns. The Weed Department can help identify noxious and invading weeds and in many cases assist in controlling them too. Weed control is a big job! The costs of weed control can be enormous. However the cost of not controlling weeds carries an even larger price. Most noxious weeds are non-native plants that have been intentionally or accidentally introduced into the United States. These noxious weeds find empty niches and compete aggressively for available resources. Some costly problems include: Reducing crop yields, reducing livestock forage, limiting recreational opportunities, reducing wildlife habitat, displacing native vegetation, increasing soil erosion, altering soil and water quality and many more problems. The Weed Department is a member of the Utah Weed Control Association and is a partner in the Uintah Basin Cooperative Weed Management Area. As a member of these two organizations, the Weed Department has access to the latest information, technology, and funding. The County Commission has appointed a five person Weed Board to oversee weed control issues. The County has two full-time weed control employees: Nathan Belliston is Weed Supervisor, and Linda Streeter is Secretary.
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