Invasive Species
Take the PlayCleanGo Pledge to Stop Invasive Species
Stop what you’re doing and take the PlayCleanGo pledge with us! Pledge to “arrive clean and leave clean” this summer. Anglers, boaters, hikers, bikers, campers, horseback riders, and off-roaders can help prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals.
Weed of the Month: Field Bindweed
Our invasive weed of the month is field bindweed—a pesky climbing perennial vine that is tricky to eradicate. Part of the morning glory family, this vine has funnel-shaped flowers, arrowhead leaves, and an extensive root system.
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April is Native Plant Month in Wyoming
As April comes to a close we reflect that Gov'r Gordon proclaimed that this month is now Native Plant Month in Wyoming. As the weather warms, and the snow melts off, we are already thinking "what should I plant in my garden" We urge you to choose native plants.
Best Practices While Planning Your Wyoming Garden
As the snowpack starts to melt and the patches of grass become more visible in your yard, it’s hard to not be excited to spend some quality time making your yard even more beautiful with gardening and landscaping with different flowers, shrubs, and trees.
Now is the Time to Winterize your Herbicide Sprayers
Dropping temperatures, snow on the ground, and shrinking daylight hours means that it’s time to winterize those herbicides! ❄️Harsh winters like we have in Jackson can damage your herbicides as well as equipment if you don’t take proper precautions and measures.
Ice Fishing — A Sneaky Culprit For Spreading Invasive Species
Ice Fishing this winter? Here's a friendly #PlayCleanGo reminder.. believe it or not, winter sports like ice fishing are an overlooked avenue for invasive species.
Moss Balls Carrying Zebra Mussels
We warned back in March 2021 that Marimo Moss Balls were contaminated with Zebra Mussels. These moss balls are generally sold at PetCo. and PetSmart and other pet stores. If you are unfamiliar with Zebra Mussels we want to urge how serious of an impact these invasive species can have on our waterways in Wyoming.
Giant Hogweed and Cow Parsnip: Which is Which and Why You Should Care
This summer we fielded calls from several frantic landowners who were certain they had giant hogweed growing on their property. Heracleum mantegazzianum is a weed worthy of panic, as its sap causes severe phytophotodermatitis in humans.
Aquatic Invasive Species Update
Invasive species come in all shapes and sizes and can be transported in countless ways disrupting the native ecosystems and in many cases overrunning the ability for native species to thrive.