Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds
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Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds (FICMNEW) is a federal partnership aimed at managing the spread of invasive plants. It's notable for its collaborative approach involving multiple federal agencies to tackle the ecological and economic issues caused by noxious weeds.
Mission
The mission of the Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds is to coordinate federal efforts to identify, prevent, control, and manage invasive plant species. This involves working with public and private organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of these invasive plants on the environment, agriculture, and public health.
Parent organization
FICMNEW does not have a direct parent organization but is composed of representatives from multiple federal agencies, functioning as an independent coordinating body.
Legislation
FICMNEW was established through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 1994 by leadership from the participating federal agencies.
Partners
FICMNEW collaborates with various federal agencies including:
Number of employees
Information on the number of employees is not publicly available for FICMNEW.
Organization structure
- Federal Agency Representatives from 16 agencies collaborate to form the committee's core.
- Public and Private Sector Collaborators engage in strategic partnerships to enhance management efforts.
List of programs
- Coordination of Noxious Weed Management
- Research and Development on Invasive Species Management
- Public Awareness and Education Campaigns
Last total enacted budget
The budget for FICMNEW is not publicly detailed as it is part of the broader budgets of the participating agencies.
Leader
The organization is led by Co-Chairs, currently from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management.
Services provided
FICMNEW provides coordination among federal agencies for the management of noxious weeds, conducts research, facilitates the sharing of information and resources, and promotes public education on the impacts of invasive plants.
Regulations overseen
FICMNEW does not directly oversee regulations but supports the implementation of policies related to invasive species management by participating agencies.
Headquarters address
1849 C St NW, Washington, DC 20240, USA
History
FICMNEW was formally established in 1994 through a Memorandum of Understanding among federal agencies concerned with the impacts of invasive weeds. Efforts to coordinate federal actions began in 1989, driven by the needs of land management agencies like the USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. This committee has since played a pivotal role in shaping federal policy and action on invasive plant management.