Phragmites
The phragmites plant is an invasive species found on Utah Lake’s shoreline. While there are some few native phragmites species on the East Coast, the majority of phragmites stands in …
In the hot seat: Utah Lake Commissioner Reed Price
Four years ago, 21 area governments — including neighboring municipalities of Utah County, the Department of Natural Resources, and the great state of Utah — created the Utah Lake Commission.
Reclaiming the shoreline: A successful spray
If you are a regular reader, you probably remember the article we wrote in June titled “Vile weed: Restoring shoreline with controlled weed removal.”
Another Utah Lake Shoreline Restoration Project To Begin Soon
A few weeks ago, we published a story highlighting our efforts to restore the shoreline of Utah Lake to a more natural state, free of invasive species–primarily phragmites.
Vile weed! Restoring shoreline with controlled reed removal
Utah Lake has roughly 75 miles of shoreline, which serves as a gateway for water sports, recreation, and the development of wetlands.