Some of the first noxious weeds that bloom every spring are Black Henbane and Houndstongue. Both are easy to recognize once they flower. The houndstongue produces deep magenta-colored, five-petaled flowers along wiry stalks. Each flower will become a cluster of four burs that carry the plant’s seeds and will stick to passers-by like Velcro. Black … Continue reading Weed of the Month: Houndstongue & Black Henbane
Below are some of the most notable details and results of Jackson Hole Weed Management Association’s current grant requests with Teton County. Backcountry Horseback (2004 – Present) Over the last five years, 4723 miles of trail and hillsides have been inventoried and treated. An average of 945 miles per season. Snake River Project (2002- Present) … Continue reading 20th Anniversary JHWMA – Current Teton County District Grant Requests
Our team has accomplished a lot in 20 years. Outlined below are some of our early projects and a few community engagement activities our team has participated in. We hope you come to realize how committed we are to eradicating invasive weeds in Teton County and continuing to serve you for many years to come. … Continue reading 20th Anniversary JHWMA – Early Cooperative Efforts
Where have 20 years gone? MOU & Cooperative Agreement finalized in 1999 Funding: 2000 – $70,750 2018 – $805,380 History The Jackson Hole Weed Management Area (JHWMA) comprises nearly 2,290,000 acres of public and private lands within Wyoming. Approximately 11% of the area is made up of public lands administered by Yellowstone National … Continue reading Celebrate 20th Anniversary with JHWMA
Invasive and non-native species were introduced for a variety of reasons. Some hitched a ride and were accidentally introduced. Some were brought along and planted for their medicinal qualities. Others, like Dame’s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis L.), were brought to North America as ornamentals. It is hard to miss the vibrant purple flowers (they can sometimes … Continue reading Weed of the Month: Dames Rocket
Ahh.. it’s May in the Tetons and the fungi are popping up everywhere. A particularly popular fungi are called Morels, they look like brains on a stem – a little crazy looking. Delicious if you like mushrooms, especially good on steaks, pasta or just stuffed. Combing the woods for those gems – your eyes darting … Continue reading Morel Mushroom Season Etiquette
In an effort to update records, properties that have received mosquito surveillance and/or high priority invasive species control from Teton County Weed & Pest in the past may receive a letter in the mail this week to request written permission to continue control services. Control measures may have been taken in the form of larviciding … Continue reading 2019 Landowner Permission Letter
Every summer the Teton County Weed & Pest District dedicates highly trained staff to study the effectiveness of our mosquito treatments in the Teton County region. We treat mosquitoes to reduce potential human health risks, as well as to reduce the overall nuisance mosquito population. Surveillance of adult and larval mosquitoes supplies detailed information on … Continue reading 2018 Mosquito Update
Jackson Hole Clean Water Coalition Living in Jackson, it can be easy to take for granted the immense natural beauty that surrounds us on a daily basis-from the towering Tetons raising above our valley floor to the seemingly pristine waterways that meander through our collection of small towns. We all have a role to play … Continue reading Protecting our Waterways in Jackson Hole
Invasive Species: Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L.) Cheatgrass is an annual or winter annual invasive grass that can grow anywhere from 4-to-30 inches high with dense hairs on its leaf sheathes. Cheatgrass also has an early lifecycle which allows growing to begin immediately after the snow melts. In Teton County, it begins to cure out by … Continue reading Weed of the Month: Cheatgrass Treatment