Who is responsible for removing the tamarisk and restoring the native habitat along the riverways?
The riverways traverse both public and private lands. Private owners have a responsibility to remove tamarisk, now that it is listed as a noxious weed in both Grand and San Juan Counties. Government agencies are required through their own mandates to control noxious weeds on federal lands. It is hoped that through a coordinated effort, a more systematic approach will be taken to restoring native habitat in targeted areas along the riverways.
