Occurrence and Transport of Aerially Applied Herbicides to Control Invasive Buffelgrass in Rincon Mountain District, Saguaro National Park, Arizona
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- Document: Report (13 MB pdf)
- Related Work: Scientific Investigations Report 2021–5039 - Occurrence, Fate, and Transport of Aerially Applied Herbicides to Control Invasive Buffelgrass within Saguaro National Park Rincon Mountain District, Arizona, 2015–18
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Abstract
Resource managers of the Saguaro National Park are concerned about the spread of the invasive species Cenchrus ciliaris L. (buffelgrass) and the threat it poses to desert ecosystems. Glyphosate-based herbicide treatments seem to be one of a few viable options to control the spread of buffelgrass in the mountainous terrain of the National Park. The U.S. Geological Survey completed a 4-year study with the National Park Service that investigated the potential for glyphosate and associated byproducts to remain in soil and transport with stormwater runoff to ecologically important surface waters after aerial application of glyphosate-based herbicides. The results of this study are helping managers and park administrators better understand the long-term effects of treating buffelgrass with glyphosate-based herbicides.
Suggested Citation
Paretti, N.V., and Gungle, B., 2022, Occurrence and transport of aerially applied herbicides to control invasive buffelgrass in Rincon Mountain District, Saguaro National Park, Arizona: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2022-3029, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20223029.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Approach: Measuring glyphosate in Saguaro National Park
- Results
- Broader Context and Ecological Implications
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Occurrence and transport of aerially applied herbicides to control invasive buffelgrass in Rincon Mountain District, Saguaro National Park, Arizona |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2022-3029 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20223029 |
| Year Published | 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Arizona Water Science Center |
| Description | 6 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| Other Geospatial | Saguaro National Park |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |