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13112 has helped increase DOT awareness of and efforts to control invasive species. A number of DOTs have begun doing species surveys on construction projects, controlling infestations, and revegetating with native species, with lower maintenance requirements.
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DOT respondents provided the following comments on control methods: • Improved control techniques, especially biological controls. • More research on cultural controls.
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• With New York State DOT, invasive species control activities led directly to the development and issuance of a General Permit by the Adirondack Park Agency for certain control practices that previously required an individual permit with lengthy reviews and public comment periods. • In Wyoming, the long-term commitment of Wyoming DOT divisions and County Weed partners to a true integrated weed management system has resulted in the lowest herbicide expenditures by any DOT in the nation (i.e., less than $1 million in herbicide expenditure annually on a 7,000 mi system)
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• Cultural and biological control methods for invasive species. • Models for communication and building awareness, support, and involvement within the agency and among partners.
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