Invasive Species

Cheatgrass has sparked an ecological nightmare, fueling wildfires, pushing out native species and creating economic burdens, especially in Idaho.

Rush Skeletonweed is a noxious weed that’s been in Idaho since the early 1960s. Now, it has infested more than four million acres of the state.

Invasive species are among the biggest drivers of biodiversity losses around the world. They’re also increasingly affecting tribal lands, and climate change is making it worse.

Another invasive snail was recently discovered in the largest Alpine Lake in our region. The Mountain West News Bureau’s Kaleb Roedel tagged along with researchers working to monitor – and control – the spread.

When it comes to managing noxious weeds, it can be a time-consuming and sometimes hazardous job. Which is why officials over in Fremount County are taking a new approach, choosing to tackle the invasive plants from the sky instead of the ground.

An invasive snail was recently discovered in the largest alpine lake in the Mountain West. And these tiny critters could cause big problems for the area’s ecosystem and economy.

Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including an overview of the open primaries initiative and a breakdown of the results for the Idaho Reading Indicator test.

Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including an update on a possible special session of the Idaho Legislature and why an attorney from the AG's office says she's being retaliated against.

The Confirmation of Quagga Mussel larvae in the Snake River last week is a discovery that's long been dreaded for the Pacific Northwest.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture found quagga mussel larvae in the Snake River in Twin Falls.