Carson City Weed Coalition

06/12/2020

You might be a pro at outdoor recreation, but are you using PlayCleanGo's pro-tips to Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks? Get the pro-tips today! www.playcleango.org/awareness-week

PlayCleanGo Awareness Week is June 1–8, 2019. shows outdoor enthusiasts how they can stop invasive plants and pests from spreading.

06/08/2020

The bad news: People spread invasive species with our boots, tires, boats, firewood, pets, and horses. The GOOD news: These are also the ways we can STOP invasives from spreading! 10 Things You Can Do To Stop Invasive Species: www.playcleango.org/awareness-week

PlayCleanGo Awareness Week is June 1–8, 2019. shows outdoor enthusiasts how they can stop invasive plants and pests from spreading.

06/07/2020

Invasive species cost the US $138 billion per year in environmental damages, control and losses. But recreationists can help, just by cleaning our gear! 10 Things You Can Do To Stop Invasive Species: www.playcleango.org/awareness-week

PlayCleanGo Awareness Week is June 1–8, 2019. shows outdoor enthusiasts how they can stop invasive plants and pests from spreading.

06/06/2020

PlayCleanGo Awareness Week is June 6-13! Join us for more tips and tricks to stop the spread of invasives while you recreate.

06/05/2020

05/22/2020

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Tip #5: Plant only non-invasive plants in your garden, and remove any known invaders. For a list of pollinator friendly plants that are good for this area, check out our Pollinator Plant List: www.carson.org/beecityusa under "Planting for Pollinators"

In October 2018, Carson City became the 76th Bee City USA affiliate in the nation, and the first in the state – setting an example for the rest of Nevada to choose to promote pollinator populations too.

05/21/2020

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Tip #4: Don’t move firewood. Instead, buy it where you’ll burn it, or gather on site when permitted. Moving firewood from location to location, or across state lines can spread harmful tree damaging insects.

For more information, visit: https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/://www.dontmovefirewood.org/

They give you shade. They provide oxygen. Let’s make sure trees everywhere can do the same for future generations. If you’re a camper heading out for a

05/21/2020

05/20/2020

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Tip #3: Avoid dumping aquariums or live bait into waterways. Even though Nevada is one of the driest states in the U.S., we're not immune to aquatic invasive issues! Things like Zebra Mussels and Eurasian Watermilfoil cause extensive problems in our waterways. This is why its important to clean your aquatic recreation equipment for plants and animals as well!

The photo below features Eurasian Watermilfoil, a class A noxious w**d in the State of Nevada which has been found in the Carson River and associated irrigation ditches.

05/19/2020

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Tip #2: Clean hiking boots, waders, boats and trailers, off-road vehicles and other gear to stop invasive species from hitching a ride to a new location.

Check out PlayCleanGo for more information and resources: https://www.playcleango.org/help-stop-invasive-species-with-playcleango

PlayCleanGo is an advocacy organization committed to partnering with recreationalists and environmentalists to stop the spread of invasive species.

05/18/2020

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Tip #1: Learn about invasive species, especially those found our area. Not sure about a species in your yard? Feel free to share photos with us and we can help ID the plant and get you treatment information.

The University Cooperative Extension can also be a great resource: https://extension.unr.edu/carson-storey.aspx

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