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Canyon Country Youth Corps to begin arundo eradication in Bluff under Clean Energy grant; volunteers and landowners asked to participate
Summary
Town staff said a Clean Energy grant will fund Canyon Country Youth Corps crews to remove invasive arundo (giant cane) beginning around March 15; crews will coordinate with property owners and provide mapping and education.
Council members were updated March 4 on an invasive-weed removal effort funded through a Clean Energy grant and administered by the Canyon Country Youth Corps (now under the Bears Ears Partnership conservation program). Staff said the grant pays for crews to cut and treat stands of arundo (giant cane) along the river bottom and on private properties where owners consent.
Staff explained AmeriCorps and local partners previously mapped and removed many stands; the new crew will be available starting about March 15 after completing training. The crew will coordinate with property owners to remove and treat stands (cutting and painting stumps to prevent regrowth) and will map remaining infestations for future work and grant applications. Staff said removal of roots and appropriate disposal (burning or removal) is important to prevent regrowth.
Volunteers and property owners who want assistance were asked to contact the town so crews can prioritize sites; staff said crews will not enter private property without permission but will knock and offer assistance. The program also aims to provide workforce training for young adults and to document work for potential future grants.
No formal council action was required; staff asked the council to help publicize the March 15 start date and directed staff to post information and contact details on the town website and via flyers.
