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Knox County CISMA Native Plant Propagation Program & Plant Sales

Learn about the native plant propagation efforts of the Knox County, Indiana Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). CISMA coordinator Will Drews will discuss their propagation program, the native plant species they propagate, projects they assist with by providing native plants, and how they hold native plant sales to fund CISMA operations. Will's bio and additional info: Will Drews is the Natural Resource Specialist for the Knox County, IN Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Concurrently, he coordinates the Knox County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) and is the president for the State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management (SICIM). Invasive species management and best management practices for natural areas are very important to Will. He leads and assists with several ongoing invasive plant removal efforts around the county. Also, he helped Knox County be the first county in Indiana to pass an invasive plant ordinance in August 2018. In addition, Will is an advocate for the naturalization of urban and rural areas back to native plants to promote habitat for all types of wildlife and pollinators. He helps manage an effort in Knox County to provide local native plants to local and regional residents. Knox County CISMA website: https://knoxcountyswcd.com/kccisma/ Will’s email: willem.drews@in.nacdnet.net