What makes a plant invasive? Generally, it is a plant that is non-native or alien to that ecosystem, spreading faster than native species, and causing harm to that ecosystem. There is a need to contain and eradicate these pests. Plants are an integral piece of the food web, supporting and connecting all organisms on this planet. Without them most animal species would die. However, because these plants in the wrong place they undermine the local ecosystem, disrupt wildfire regimes, extirpate native plants and animals, and cause major economic loss. According to a 2008 survey taken by the California Invasive Plant Council and the non-profit, Sustainable Conservation, between private entities and public agencies, $82 million is spent on invasive plant control each year.
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Inland Empire Resource Conservation District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
