Invasive Species Program

Current Projects
About IS Program
Anchorage Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area
Get Involved

Weed-Free Gravel Inspections

Are you a gravel provider, or someone interested in purchasing gravel? Alaska has a Weed Free Products Program!

We have a list of weed-free providers if you are looking for weed-free in the Anchorage area.

Weed Free Gravel Inspection applications are open for the 2025 growing season!

Info Sheet & Application Form

Prunus Removal Assistance

Do you have Invasive European Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) or Chokecherry (P. viginiana) on your property and are not sure your options for removal? We may be able to provide assistance!

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions sheet on Prunus Removal and fill out our interest survey.

Fill out this Survey!

Report Invasive Species!

We are always looking for reports for invasive species in priority areas, including Chugach State Park, Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Far North Bicentennial Park, and others.

Check out the Anchorage Coopeartive Invasive Species Management Area Website for more info on priorities and plant identification!

ASWCD Invasive Species Reporter

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Volunteer Events

We host numerous weed pull events throughout the summer, including the Annual Anchorage Weed Smackdown! Check out our events or follow our facebook to stay up to date.

Want to have a weed pull in your neighborhood?

We can help, Contact us!

hannah@anchorageswcd.org
Weed Watcher

Weed Watcher

Are you an avid hiker, biker, or outdoorsy person? We are looking for members of the public interested in reporting and identifying invasive species in wildland areas. We accept reports from anyone, but we can also provide further training with Weed Watchers!

Email us to get on the list

Adopt a Patch

Are you a neighborhood invasive species champion? Check out the Municipality of Anchorage’s Adopt a Patch Program to adopt a Invasive Plant Patch in a local park, or connect with others working in the same area!