SWVMA is a group of people concerned by the growing problems posed by invasive plants specifically in the South West. Some examples of serious "weeds" include Saltcedar, yellow starthistle and Dalmation toadflax. Invasive plants and noxious weeds have caused large-scale agricultural and ecological problems in other areas of the US, and we'd like to make the public aware of the seriousness of this issue. Our main goals are education and public awareness.