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Western School IPM Implementation and Assessment Work Group progress report

Western School IPM Implementation and Assessment Work Group progress report. The School IPM Work Group. Principal Investigators University of Arizona - Dawn Gouge, Al Fournier, Jennifer Snyder Paul Baker-University of Arizona Carrie Foss-Washington State University

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Western School IPM Implementation and Assessment Work Group progress report

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  1. Western School IPM Implementation and Assessment Work Groupprogress report

  2. The School IPM Work Group • Principal Investigators • University of Arizona - Dawn Gouge, Al Fournier, Jennifer Snyder • Paul Baker-University of Arizona • Carrie Foss-Washington State University • Tim Stock – Oregon State University • William Lanier-Montana State University Funded by the Western IPM Center

  3. “Application of an IPM implementation program in ten school districts spanning seven states averaged 71% reduction in pesticide applications and a 78% reduction in pest complaints.” Gouge, D. H., M. L. Lame, and J. L. Snyder.  2006. American Entomologist. 52 (3): 190-196.

  4. Why aren’t there more School IPM programs? • Rely upon competitive funding • In the West, may be outcompeted by agriculture • Lack of resources, financial and technical • Lack of awareness

  5. Purpose of Work Group • Facilitate multi-organizational collaborative partnerships – less duplication of efforts • Identify innovative funding sources • Identify effective IPM implementation strategies and barriers to IPM adoption

  6. How is the work group going to do this? • Form a work group • Identify regional needs • Discuss the potential for developing standards • Assess existing school IPM implementation tools

  7. The School IPM Work Group • Arizona - Dawn Gouge, Al Fournier, Jennifer Snyder, Paul Baker, Paul Cardosi • Washington – Carrie Foss, Jack Marlowe, Karl Arne • Oregon – Tim Stock, Laura Weiss, Sarah Leverette • Montana – William Lanier • Nevada – Jon Carpenter • Utah – Gregg Smith • California – Lyndon Hawkins, Thomas Babb, William Currie • Colorado – Assefa Gebre-Amlak • EPA – Sherry Glick, Karl Arne, Mary Grisier • IPM Institute of North America – Tom Green

  8. Inventory of School IPM Programs • Laws and Regulations • Resources • Program Narratives • School IPM Annual Report Cards

  9. Inventory of School and Child Care IPM Laws and Regulations 1Information from Beyond Pesticides (October 2006) 2Emergency pesticide applications restricted to Caution label or exempt products

  10. School IPM ResourcesArizona

  11. School IPM Program NarrativesWashington, for example • History – School IPM implementation since 1990’s; Urban Pesticide Initiative • July 2003 Pesticide Posting and Notification Law for Public Schools and Daycares • Urban Pesticide Education Strategy Team – School IPM website • IPM in Schools Working Group • STAR certifications at two school districts; another assessment scheduled summer 2007

  12. Annual School IPM Report Card • Assessment tool being used for Pest Management Strategic Plan on School IPM • Questions include: • About how many staff FTE are committed to school IPM at the state level? • About how many districts have a designated IPM Coordinator? • Data table generated: number of school districts, schools and students by state

  13. Inventories will be used for… • Posting on participant websites • including National School IPM Website – University of Florida • Template for Southern School IPM Work Group • Listed as a regional/national school IPM outcome • Referenced/used as leverage in grant applications

  14. Results?? • Better organization, better communication • CSREES Coordinating Committee • Sharing resources, saving $$$, filling the gaps • Finding more money • Healthier schools!!

  15. Face-to-Face Meeting • Portland, OR • September 24, 2007 • Will include a visit to the Portland School District For more information about the School IPM Work Group, contact Jennifer Snyder (jsnyder@ag.arizona.edu) or Dawn Gouge (dhgouge@ag.arizona.edu)

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