Quagga D's AIS News

06/13/2026

As Montana Noxious W**d Awareness Week (MNWAW) comes to an end, we just wanted to answer one more important question: "Who can help with noxious w**d ID, treatment, or removal tips?"

Many states have identified and listed certain plant species as noxious w**ds. First, check with your state agriculture agency to find out what species are listed in your state. Most state agricultural agencies will also have resources to help you with noxious w**d identification and treatment. Contact them with any questions.

Learn more Montana-specific information at https://agr.mt.gov/Noxious-W**ds.

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06/12/2026

Do you live in Page, AZ or Bullfrog, UT? Always wanted to wear the flat hat? Come work with us!

Permanent Recreation Fee Technician positions are on USAjobs.gov! These positions serve as a front-line, uniformed representative of the NPS, selling passes, collecting entrance fees, answering visitor questions and explaining the area’s recreational opportunities. They will perform assignments in accordance with all NPS and U.S. Treasury regulations regarding the handling of government funds. Check the announcement for a complete list of duties. These positions are open to the public who live within 100 miles of Page, AZ or Bullfrog, UT and are based out of Page, AZ or Bullfrog, UT (listed as Kane Country, UT).

To apply you will need proof of residence within 100-mile radius of Page, AZ or Bullfrog, UT. Accepted proof of residency are:
🟢Mortgage or Property Deed - must include applicant’s name and address
🟢Lease/Rental Agreement - current and signed
🟢Utility Bill or Service Statement - recent (30-90 days), with name and address
🟢Insurance Policy (home/auto) - address must match residency claim
You will also need a two-page resume showing that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.

If you are interested, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/872728300
The job announcement closes on June 21, 2026.

NPS Photo/M. Prachthauser

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Starting Pay: $33.13/hr

Protecting Utah's great outdoors starts with you! The Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division is hiring Natural Resource Officers. Your primary duties in this role will involve patrolling Utah’s waterways and backcountry.

Apply by 6-21-26!

Learn more about becoming an officer: wildlife.utah.gov/become-an-officer

Apply here: https://utdgohcm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/959?c=utdgohcm

Job Description

While working as a Natural Resource Officer for the Division of Law Enforcement, you will have the opportunity to enjoy all that Utah's great outdoors has to offer. As a Natural Resource Officer, you will provide your services, in a law enforcement capacity, to protect the state's vital outdoor recreational and wildlife opportunities by ensuring state recreation and wildlife conservation laws and regulations are adhered to.

Assignment locations are undetermined at this time and could be anywhere in the state of Utah.
Assignment locations will be discussed with applicants during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

Patrol assigned Natural Resource Officer District and assigned crew area.
Enforce Utah outdoor recreation laws and regulations.
Enforce Utah wildlife conservation laws and regulations.
Conduct investigations, interviews, and interrogations.
Compile reports and other paperwork/documentation associated with citations, investigations and other job-related responsibilities.
Assist with law enforcement outreach efforts: school programs, media releases, etc.
Build positive working relationships with other law enforcement agencies throughout the state.

06/11/2026

Where Do the W**ds Go? 🌿 The answer: they go to work on land.

After harvesting, the plants are loaded into CLA dump trucks, hauled to local farms and used as nutrient-rich compost.

Removing excess vegetation supports healthy water conditions, and those same plants benefit the agriculture in our region.

It’s a friendly collaboration with local farms, and one that plays a real role in managing Chautauqua Lake responsibly.

If you value the CLA’s work on (and around) Chautauqua Lake, we’d love to have your donation today as part of the CRCF’s Give Big CHQ event.

Find the link the comments below. Thank you for your support.

06/11/2026

https://capitalpress.com/2026/06/10/environmental-group-sues-to-protect-native-western-ridged-mussel/

The Center for Biological Diversity on June 9 sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to decide whether native Western ridged mussels should be protected under the Endangered […]

06/10/2026

Happy Play, Clean, Go Awareness Week!🌿💚

Hiking is a great way to explore nature, but did you know invasive species can hitchhike on your boots, clothing, and gear? Seeds, mud, and plant fragments can travel from trail to trail without us even noticing.

Before and after your next hike, take a few moments to brush off your boots, clean your gear, and remove any mud or debris. These simple actions help protect forests, grasslands, wetlands, and trails from the spread of invasive species:

🥾Clean your boots
🔍Check your gear
💦Clean, Drain, Dry

Protect the places you love from noxious w**ds and other invasive species. Practice every time!

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