Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management

IRVM is the systematic and specific approach to roadside vegetation management. Often, in Iowa, the answer to weed control is a combination of planting native tallgrass prairie and spot spraying of weeds. Native vegetation controls weeds, prevents erosion and provides wildlife habitat.

 

Habitat Equipment Rental Rates

• Native Grass & Wildflower No-till Seed Drill - $10/acre
• Kaylor Tree Planter - $20/day

The county weed commissioner is appointed by the Clinton County Board of Supervisors, and is responsible for upholding the Iowa Weed Law.

To file a complaint with the weed commissioner, please call the Clinton County Conservation Board office at (563) 847-7202.or email at afried@clintoncountyiowa.com.  The Clinton County weed commissioner is Andrew Friederichsen and the deputy weed commissioner is Darin Voss

There is a process that is followed on every complaint that is received.  When the complaint comes in, the weed commissioner or his deputy will make a visual inspection of the property.  Then the land owner is contacted and arrangements are made to comply with the Iowa Weed Law.  If the landowner fails to control the noxious weeds on the property then the county weed commissioner will issue an Official Notice to Destroy.  Once that happens the land owner has a specified amount of time to control the weeds or the county weed commissioner will do the weed control for them at their expense.

Iowa's Noxious Weeds

Whitetail/Vehicle Accident Article and Map from Spring 2005

Iowa Code for Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management

Roadside Management Links

University of Northern Iowa's Office of Roadside Management

Iowa Living Roadway Trust Fund