Shared dislike of 'the goathead’ continues to build community

In a world where there are near-infinite ways to disagree, there’s one thing that brings Moabites into consensus: a shared dislike of the tube popping, skin tearing noxious weed…the goathead. Today on the news, we check in with community members focused on eradicating puncturevine, also known as ‘goatheads,’ from our shared trails and walkways. And later, we hear from our radio partners on harmful algal bloom detection, a lawsuit centered on the ‘ecological collapse’ of Great Salt Lake, and Utah’s first statewide mariachi competition. // Photo: Community members look for invasive plants near the Mill Creek trailhead. New efforts around town to eradicate puncturevine, also known as ‘goatheads,’ from shared trails are underway. // Goathead Gala 2023 https://www.grandcountyutah.net/FormCenter/Weeds-22/Goathead-Gala-137