Oregon Spartina Response Plan

Authors

Mary Pfauth, Portland State University
Mark Sytsma, Portland State UniversityFollow
Dennis Isaacson, Portland State University

Document Type

Technical Report

Publication Date

2007

Subjects

Spartina -- Oregon -- Control, Weeds -- Control -- Oregon, Alien plants -- Oregon

Abstract

Four introduced, invasive species of Spartina (cordgrass) have been present in estuarine areas of the U.S. west coast for over a century. These Spartina species are ecological engineers- they cause severe alternations in the hydrology and food webs of invaded estuaries that are detrimental to native wildlife and commercial and recreational uses. Oregon has been relatively free of these weeds, with only two known infestations. One infestation was eradicated by Oregon Department of Agriculture and the other is currently under eradication by The Nature Conservancy.

Description

Prepared for Oregon Department of Agriculture

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/4800

Citation Details

Pfauth, Mary; Sytsma, Mark; and Isaacson, Dennis, "Oregon Spartina Response Plan" (2007). Center for Lakes and Reservoirs Publications and Presentations. 18.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/4800