Project Summary:

ILed by NAU Planning Design and Construction and Landscaping and Outdoor Services, this project targets invasive plant species along Sinclair Wash, the slope north of the Skydome, and parking lot P62. The team is removing mature Siberian elms, knapweeds, and cheatgrass using cut-stump and selective herbicide treatments, followed by competitive revegetation with native seeds. To ensure long-term maintenance, the project trains grounds staff in native and invasive plant identification and organizes hands-on removal days for student and community volunteers. By stabilizing soil and removing non-native vegetation, this effort decreases invasive seed flow into the Rio de Flag watershed. The restored stream channel supports native wildlife habitat, controls slope erosion, and provides a living laboratory for students studying ecological restoration.

 

Project Lead:

Janel Wilcox

Date:

10/4/2026

Funding Amount:

$1,175.00

Department:

Facility Services-Planning, Design, & Construction

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