Colorado Water
Montezuma county residents are gearing up to fight the invasive tamarisk according to the Cortez Journal. From the article, "The non-native trees, also known as salt cedars, have invaded nearly every watershed in Colorado and often kill native plants by leaving behind salt soil, according to Montezuma County Weed Board Chairman Ron Lanier, who said the plant didn't hit the radar until the region's water situation and ongoing drought brought the problem to light...Tamarisk can only be killed if submerged in water for at least a six-month period. As far as numbers go, Montezuma County has the worst infestation (up to 9,000 acres) of tamarisk in the state, said Lanier, who added that the weed problem gets worse when left alone. There are various integrated methods to control tamarisk. Lanier said applying herbicides that are safe to use in riparian areas and around water is a popular method."
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