Western Society of Weed Science
Professional society dedicated to weed management in managed & natural areas of western North America.
- Warming temperatures open the door for an Arctic invasion of weeds. earth.com/news/thousands-of-n… #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience #climatechange #tourism #shipping #construction
- It's here - the #WSWS Winter 2026 Newsletter! Don't miss the latest news & updates for our Society! wsweedscience.org/wsws-newsletters/ #invasiveplants #weedscience #agriculture #weedmanagement
- Attention #WSWS2026 attendees! The hotel reservation booking link has been extended through Thursday, February 12th. Please secure your room, and we'll see you in Tucson! wsweedscience.org/annual-meeting-2026/ #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience
- Who’s heading to Weed Science Society of America (#WSSA) Annual Meeting in Raleigh, NC on Feb. 9–12, 2026? Drop a 👋 in the comments if you’ll be there. Let’s see how strong the western #weedscience crowd is going to be this year! 🌱 #WSWS #invasiveplants #WSSA2026
- The #WSSA has announced they are accepting applications for the WSSA Science Policy Fellow. Interested candidates should submit a resume/CV, a writing sample, and two letters of reference to Lee.VanWychen@wssa.net before March 27, 2026. #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience #sciencepolicy #agriculture
- LAST CALL! #WSWS newsletter submissions are due TOMORROW for the Winter edition! Please get them in! #weedscience #invasiveplants
- ⏰ Reminder that content submissions for the #WSWS Winter Newsletter are due in just 4 days! Please email info to wswsnewslettereditor@gmail.com #invasiveplants #weedscience
- It's time for the 2026 #WSWS Winter Newsletter! We need your submissions no later than Jan. 25th. Please submit article updates & info to wswsnewslettereditor@gmail.com #invasiveplants #weedscience
- 📣Attention #WSWS2026 Annual Meeting Attendees! We are currently accepting donations from sponsors to support the reception, breaks, luncheon, & breakfast! If you'd like to help, please contact #WSWS leadership or check your email for more details! #weedscience #invasiveplants
- Good news for much of the North American west! Recent snowfall and rains have reduced severe #drought conditions across the region. droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDro… #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience #agriculture #farming
- Many #bird species are harmed by #invasiveplants that alter #habitat, reduce food, and disrupt nesting. That’s why #weedscience and #invasiveplantmanagement matter - protecting native plants, insect #foodwebs, and healthy bird habitat. 🦆 #WSWS #nationalbirdday
- 🌿 Now Hiring: Senior Ecologist 🌿 The City of Boulder is seeking a Senior Ecologist... 🗓 Apply by: January 30, 2026 💼 Full-time | 💰 $83,616 – $121,118 📍 City of Boulder Careers bouldercolorado.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/deta… #WSWS #jobopportunity
- Sending warm wishes for a bright + joyful holiday season! 🌟💚❄️ We'll see you in 2026! #WSWS
- We wouldn't MOOSE the opportunity to participate in #nationaluglychristmassweaterday!🤣🫎 #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience #tumbleweed
- Waterhemp continues to gain ground in North Dakota according to the 2025 NDSU weed survey.... agweek.com/crops/waterhemp-con… #WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants
- #FlashbackFriday to this article & history about the tumbleweed's invasion in western North America & its impact to agriculture, wildlife, native plants, & more. nhm.ac.uk/discover/tumbleweed… #WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants
- 🎁👀 Look at ALL of these amazing gifts that #NAISMA has in their holiday shop this year! The perfect presents for the weed scientists in your life! shop.naisma.org/products/sleighin-i… #WSWS #invasivespecies
- An invasive mullein weed spotted in #Yosemite is a reminder of how quickly #invasiveplants can colonize disturbed sites, outcompeting natives & altering ecosystem function. thecooldown.com/outdoors/invasive-p… #WSWS #weedscience #EDRR
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- Weed management is essential for protecting #habitat, #forage, and ecosystem function for many #wildlife species. The work we do protects vital habitats by preserving #native plants, ensuring wildlife have the food, shelter, what they need to thrive. #wildlifeconservationday #WSWS
- Help support the future of #weedscience research by donating to the Rita Beard Endowment Foundation on this #GivingTuesday. wsweedscience.org/rita-beard-endowmen… #WSWS #givingback
- Attention - DEADLINE EXTENDED!! The Program Committee is extending the title submission deadline for the #WSWS2026 Annual Meeting to December 8th. Please contact Nevin Lawrence (nlawrence2@unl.edu) if you have any questions or concerns.
- 🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from #WSWS to our colleagues in the USA! Grateful for all who work to advance #weedscience and steward our landscapes. 🌱🧡 #Thanksgiving #thankful
- 🌱 Students & early-career pros in #weedscience: apply now for #WSWS Rita Beard travel scholarships! Funding supports attendance at WSWS, WAPMS, NAISMA, or SRM. 📅 Deadline: Nov 28, 5 PM (PT) 👉 wsweedscience.org/student-resources/ #invasiveplants #agriculture
- Meet Breanne Tidemann, Research Scientist w/ Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada & #WSWS Board Member-at-Large. Breanne joined WSWS in 2015 as a Ph.D. student & she’s passionate about science that supports farmers and mentoring the next generation of weed scientists. 🌱 #weedscience #farming #Canada #ag
- Advocates in British Columbia are tackling invasive trees to "make a difference and be an example for others." thecooldown.com/outdoors/siberian-e… #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience
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- 🌱 Calling all #WeedScience Research Labs! 🌱 Tomorrow is #STEMDay & is the perfect opportunity to open your doors and inspire the next generation of #scientists. 👩🔬👨🔬 What do you have planned for undergrads, grad students, or the public this year? #WSWS #STEM
- Attention Officers & Committee Chairs - we need updates for the Fall 2025 Newsletter! Please get submissions to Carl Libbey by THIS FRIDAY, Nov. 7th! #wsws #invasiveplants #weedscience #weedscientists #weedmanagement
- 📣DON'T FORGET!! The CAST Webinar on irrigation management is tomorrow! Please see email for registration details! #WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants #agriculture #agscience
- 🎃👻 Ghouls & goblins bring a fright, but weeds invade both day & night! They creep & crawl, they choke & spread— leaving native plants for dead! 🌿💀 This #Halloween, take a stand— keep those spooky invaders off the land! 🌾🕸️ #WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants #noxiousweeds
- 🌿 WSWS is seeking nominations! 🎓 Elena Sanchez Student Travel Grant & 🚜 Roland Schirman Memorial Travel Grant — Due Oct 31 🏆 Distinguished Achievement Awards — Due Dec 1 (Outstanding Weed Scientist, Weed Manager, Professional Staff) Nominating info on graphic posted. #WSWS
- 📚 This #WeedScience School took place a few weeks ago. Do you have something similar in your region for #outreach? If so, share with us in the comments! ucanr.edu/blog/uc-weed-scienc… #WSWS
- 📣It's time for submissions for the 2025 Fall edition of the #WSWS newsletter! 🍂 Please submit articles to Editor Carl Libbey (wswsnewsletter@gmail.com) by Nov. 7th! #weedscience #invasiveplants #themoreyouknow
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- 🌵 Calling all #WSWS members! Proposals will soon open for symposia at the 79th Annual Meeting in Tucson, AZ — March 2–5, 2026. 💡 Topics of broad or local interest encouraged! #WSWS2026 #weedscience #invasiveplants #crops #weeds #forestry #rangelands
- #WeedAlert from #WSWS: Kochia is spreading north in the Canadian Prairies, & #herbicideresistance is concerning. Farmers report $$$, multiple sprays, & loss of yield. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/kochia-weeds-prairies-agrifoodcanada-food-production-9.6933912 #weedscience
- Jefferson County, CO, will soon open applications for funding for #weedmanagement and targeting #invasiveplants. jeffco.us/4595/Noxious-Weed-E… #WSWS #weedscience
- 🌱 Exciting news from #WSWS! The Diversity & Inclusion Committee launched a new Student #Scholarship supporting underrepresented students in #weedscience. 🎓 💚 Donations fund student research, travel & participation in WSWS programs. 👉 wsweedscience.org/diversity-and-inclu… #DEI
- 🧪 UC Extension warns herbicide-resistant #weeds are rising in #treenut systems, especially w/ heavy post-emergence use. Rotate modes of action, use mixtures, & choose wisely! aginfo.net/report/63764/Califo… #WSWS #weedscience
- 📅 As holiday calendars fill up, don’t forget to save the date for the 2026 WSWS Annual Meeting in Tucson, Arizona! 🌵 We can’t wait to see everyone in the desert sun! ☀️ #WSWS #WSWS2026 #savethedate #weedscience #invasiveplants
- Spooky Plant Alert! 👻 Broomrapes are highly parasitic #weeds that threaten #agriculture, food crops, and more! ow.ly/xtn650X8TUI #WSWS #weedscience #spookyplants #weirdweeds
- 👻🌿 Creepy plant: Elephant’s Head! This eerie wildflower looks like tiny pink elephant heads — but don’t be fooled by its cute face. It’s a native parasitic plant, latching onto the roots of nearby grasses & sedges to steal nutrients. 😱 #WSWS #spookyplants #weirdweeds #botany
- ⏰***LAST CHANCE****⏰ - Applications for the Elena Sanchez Memorial #WSWS Outstanding Student Scholarship Program are due TOMORROW, OCTOBER 3. Please visit wsweedscience.org/wp-content/u... to learn more #weedscience #gradstudents #scholarship #invasiveplants
- 📣 #WSWS Summer 2025 Newsletter! ~Nominations open for Fellows & Achievement Awards (due Dec 1). ~Student scholarships ($1K each) due Oct 3 + travel grant available. ~Annual Mtg: Mar 2–5, 2026 in Tucson....and MORE!
- 📣Calling all #weedscientists who work in #aquaticplantmanagement! 🌱🌊 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Annual Meeting is in Coeur d’Alene, ID, March 9–11, 2026. 👉 Info here: wapms.org/2026-Annual-... #WSWS #weedscience #aquaticweeds #invasiveplants #WAPMS
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- 🌱✈️ Invasive weeds hitchhike on wind, pets, clothes, luggage, and even global transport. Once they arrive, eradication is tough- management often becomes a lifelong process. extension.oregonstate.edu/news/invasiv... #WSWS #weedscience #weedmanagement #extension #invasiveplants
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- 🌾 #HappyLaborDay from #WSWS! Behind every thriving crop and protected landscape are #weedscientists whose work often goes unseen. Today we recognize the tireless effort of all advancing sustainable weed management. THANK YOU! #weedscience #laborday
- 🌵🔥 The #SonoranDesert is the most biodiverse desert in the world, but #stinknet is changing things. It quickly dries into highly flammable brush, fueling #wildfires in a place where fire is historically rare. www.sdcwma.org/species/stin... #WSWS #weedscience #invasiveplants #wildfirerisk #weeds
- 🌱 Control #noxiousweeds before #Labor Day to stop them from going to seed! Summit County, CO, manages public lands & offers a cost-share program - rebates up to $500 (residents) & $1,000 (businesses). Funds avail! www.summitdaily.com/news/colorad... #WSWS #invasiveplants #weedmanagement
- 📣Attention #WSWS members! The #WSSA 2025 Survey of Most Common and Troublesome Weeds is LIVE and members are asked to participate BEFORE September 1. Please see link or QR code to provide feedback: wssa.net/weed/surveys/ #weedscience #invasiveplants #crops #fruits #vegetables #foodsupply #hemp
- 💧 August is #WaterQualityMonth! Healthy waters start with smart weed management. 🌿 By controlling #invasiveplants responsibly, we protect ecosystems, support recreation and habitat, and keep drinking water clean. columbiabasinherald.com/news/2025/au... #WSWS #weedscience
