Photo from Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons
On Wednesday, May 26, Summit County hosted a virtual town hall that focused on wildfire management practices.
“We know that wildfire is top of mind,” Summit County Commissioner Elisabeth Lawrence said. “It certainly is for us at the county, and I assure you it is for all of our local agencies, as well. Just in terms of the historic drought we’re dealing with, the super dry soil, it’s more than just a drought at this point. It’s only springtime, and we’re in drought conditions already.”
During the town hall, experts from the U.S. Forest Service, local fire districts, Summit County and other agencies gave insights about what their departments are doing to mitigate the risk of wildfires in the area.
Eagle County Healthy Landscapes
Did you know that the majority of plants used in agriculture, the landscape industry, and forestry in North America are not native to the continent? We introduce non-native plants for a variety of useful reasons and most of the plants introduced do not cause major ecological harm. However, there are some that escape our care and go on to wreak havoc on our landscapes.
Many of these introduced species that become invasive were brought here as ornamental plants. In fact, here in Eagle County we can find several plants on the Colorado Department of Agriculture noxious weeds list that were originally brought to decorate our landscapes but have since escaped our yards and become pests of our natural areas. These plants are quite attractive and you might even think, “oh but I love that flower!” Despite their beauty, they are listed as noxious weeds for a reason and can cause environmental and economic harm.
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How to Get Rid of June Bugs if They’ve Taken Over Your Lawn, According to Pest Experts
Make a plan now to save yourself the headache next summer. May 7, 2021 Antoon Loams / EyeEmGetty Images
Spring and summer make it easy to enjoy blooming gardens and lush lawns but it’s also the time of year when pests like June bugs thrive. You might have already felt one fly right into you while taking a walk or relaxing on the porch, but they’re more than just a nuisance: They have the potential to wreak havoc on your yard.