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Invasive emerald ash borer endangers cultural keystone tree species

Monday, May 13

(NEW YORK) -- In northern Wisconsin, April Stone is carrying on a centuries-old Ojibwe practice of basket making. She uses wood from the black ash tree, a cultural keystone species that's now under threat from the invasive emerald ash borer.Yet for Stone and other... Read More.

Invasive Western Pine Beetles Detected in Eagle Lake Campground Trees, Efforts Underway to Prevent Spread

Monday, August 14

Officials from the Eagle Lake Ranger District have reported the discovery of invasive Western Pine Beetles infesting trees within the Eagle Lake campground. The infestation, characterized by its destructive impact on trees, has prompted immediate action to mitigate its spread.The bark beetle will infest... Read More.

Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Reaches CA Border-Stopped at Ag Checkpoint

Friday, July 22

A heavy infestation of the invasive spotted lantern fly was spotted for the first time at the Truckee CDFA Border Station. You’ve passed through the checkpoint dozens of times often waved through, and what seems to be more of a nuisance and delay in... Read More.

Invasive Mosquito Found in Neighboring County

Tuesday, June 28

In nearby Butte County, an invasive species of mosquito has been detected. Yesterday mosquito and vector control district officials say yellow fever mosquitoes were found in east Oroville. The findings are the first for this year but the invasive mosquito has been found in... Read More.