Hamilton County Invasives PartnershipThe Hamilton County Invasives Partnership (HIP) was established in 2019 and the counties Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). CISMAs were first known as CWMAs, or Cooperative Weed Management Areas. Sometimes called Coalitions, Partnerships, or Councils, CISMAs are formed to collectively combat the problem of invasive species spreading across the landscape. CISMAs can vary greatly in their geographic range, activity level, and focus, and are usually comprised of representatives from various governmental agencies, non-profits, and concerned citizens or citizen groups (from SICIM).
Representatives from municipalities, parks departments, non-profits, businesses, advocacy organizations, and private landowners are working to form a CISMA in Hamilton County. Any individual or representative who is interested in addressing invasive species in Hamilton County is invited to join us-- you do not have to be an expert. Fill out the sign up form below to get on the mailing list. Recorded Webinars
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The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership is a coalition whose mission is to mobilize land stewards to manage and eliminate invasive species in Hamilton County. We will do this through education and encouraging action.
Meeting Schedule Generally 1st Wednesday of each month (alternating day and evening) Location: Annex Building Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds 2003 Pleasant St. Noblesville, IN 46060 March 12 - 6-8pm, Annex (Thursday) Meeting notes April 1 - Noon-2pm, ONLINE MEETING Meeting notes May 20 - 6-8pm, ONLINE MEETING Meeting notes June 17th (pushed back from June 3rd) - Noon-2pm ONLINE, Meeting notes July 15th (pushed back from July 1st) - 6-8pm ONLINE Meeting- Pre-registration required HERE In-person mtg also available, email Claire for info August 12 - Noon-2pm, Annex (2nd Wednesday) September 2 - 6-8 pm, Annex October 7 - noon-2pm, Winks Building November 4 - 6-8pm, Annex December 2 - Noon-2pm, Annex These meetings are open to the public, please join us if you would like to learn more or join the fight against invasive species in Hamilton County.
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Questions about HIP or invasive species? Email hcinvasives@hamiltoncounty.in.gov or call the SWCD at 317-773-2181.