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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing June 7-15, 2025 as Invasive Species Action Week in Solano County and recognizing Solano County Agriculture Department staff for their continued efforts to protect Solano County's agricultural and natural resources from invasive species (Chair Mashburn)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Agricultural Commissioner recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing the week of June 7-15, 2025 as Invasive Species Action Week in Solano County and recognizing Solano County Agriculture Department staff for their continued efforts to protect Solano County's agricultural and natural resources from invasive species.
SUMMARY:
California Invasive Species Action Week, June 7-15, 2025, seeks to increase awareness of the threats and impacts non-native invasive species pose to the State's natural environments, biodiversity, agricultural systems, waterways, commerce and human health and safety. The Agriculture Department and many other agencies, natural resource managers, land owners and agricultural producers work to prevent the introduction of detrimental invasive species and manage established pests.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the Department's FY2024/25 Working Budget.
DISCUSSION:
Solano County's diverse geography, multiple agricultural regions and heavily trafficked transportation corridors make the county susceptible to the unintentional or accidental introduction of invasive species that can cause economic and/or environmental damage. Various local, State and federal agencies along with farmers, ranchers and land stewards work to prevent introduction of harmful invasives and manage established pests to ensure robust agricultural production, functioning natural systems and waterways, conservation of native plants an...
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