About IMAGINE
Our Mission is: To develop and implement a statewide strategy to manage invasive annual grasses over the long term at landscape-scale while empowering informed decision
IMAGINE a Wyoming where iconic western landscapes and diverse, native rangelands bloom without the negative impacts and wildfire risk caused by invasive annual grasses like cheatgrass, ventenata, and medusahead, supporting vibrant agriculture, wildlife, and local communities.
Building upon existing world-class partnerships and the research, outreach, and teaching foundation at the University of Wyoming, IMAGINE offers a new model of engaged research and outreach to make a lasting difference against expanding infestations of annual grasses in Wyoming while integrating the socioeconomic drivers necessary for success. For Wyoming, the time for proactive management of invasive annual grasses is now.
IMAGINE a Wyoming where iconic western landscapes and diverse, native rangelands bloom without the negative impacts and wildfire risk caused by invasive annual grasses like cheatgrass, ventenata, and medusahead, supporting vibrant agriculture, wildlife, and local communities.
Building upon existing world-class partnerships and the research, outreach, and teaching foundation at the University of Wyoming, IMAGINE offers a new model of engaged research and outreach to make a lasting difference against expanding infestations of annual grasses in Wyoming while integrating the socioeconomic drivers necessary for success. For Wyoming, the time for proactive management of invasive annual grasses is now.
Overview and Background
Invasive annual grasses may be the most widespread, pervasive resource issue for ranchers and wildlife and recreational enthusiasts, with a tremendous footprint estimated well into