Invasive Species: Tamarisk

July 30, 2026
A closeup of a tamarisk branch showing small, scale-like leaves and clusters of tiny pink flowers.

Across the western United States, wherever you find water, you are likely to find a Tamarisk tree. In the 1800’s several closely related tamarisk species were brought to the United…

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Wild Episode 54: Virgin River Program

June 4, 2026
Logo for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Blog, Wild

In this episode of “Wild”, DWR Southern Region Native Aquatics Biologist Melinda Bennion and Steve Meismer, the Virgin River Program Local Coordinator for the Washington County Water Conservancy District, talk…

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