Newsletters

As much as we'd like to, we know we can't cover all the amazing work that keeps the West toiling its way towards solving the tamarisk problem.

In fact, our newsletter focuses on reporting the Tamarisk Coalition's myriad projects, events, and accomplishments in the hope of being "one little non-profit" that inspires many people (i.e. you) to go out and make some history.

October 2009

The Tamarisk Coalition transitions between many important projects as we step into Fall. The October Newsletter gives you the latest scoop on our Fundraising Challenge, the 2010 Tamarisk Symposium, the release of the ET Panel Report, exciting new project opportunities with the Walton Family Foundation, big progress at Watson Island, the completion of the biocontrol beetle monitoring season, and the new pursuits of some long time staff members.

July 2009

It's full speed ahead this summer for the Tamarisk Coalition. In the July Newsletter you'll find full details on changes to our Board, fundraising opportunities, Colorado Water Conservation Board grant awards, new Watson Island funding from Chevron, our fall volunteer season, the 2010 Tamarisk Symposium, the OARS educational river trip, and our goodbye to a greatly missed friend of all western rivers.

March 2009

Spring is a time of change at the Tamarisk Coalition as we welcome Stacy Kolegas as our Executive Director, Tim Carlson as our Research and Policy Director, Terry Nelson and Sue Bellagamba as new Board members, new research and volunteer projects, and new funding opportunities. Get all the latest details in the March Newsletter.

November 2008

Big news for the Tamarisk Coalition! In the latest Newsletter you'll find:

• updates on our Colorado River Basin Tamarisk and Russian Olive Assessment,
• a new detailed map displaying the current distribution of the tamarisk biocontrol beetles, Diorhabda elongata,
• three new staff additions to the Tamarisk Coalition team,
• more info on the 2009 Tamarisk and Russian Olive Research Conference,
• and the latest updates on our very fun and successful volunteer programs.

July 2008

Our July 2008 Newsletter attempts to condense a few overly stimulating months into one small publication. Good luck diving into...

• our new website (thanks for checking it out!),
• the initiation of the Colorado River Basin Tamarisk Assessment,
• the opening of a Volunteer & Education Coordinator Position,
• the progression of the Colorado Water Conservation Board's Matching-Grant Program,
• the announcement of the 2009 Tamarisk and Russian Olive Research Conference,
• and the beginning stages of some very promising partnerships working to restore Watson Island.

Yes we have noticed that our letters are not coming in the bi-monthly manner we expected. We are hoping that the many projects we are reporting on will compensate for this loss and earn us your forgiveness...

April 2008

In April our Newsletter was calling for input in the creation of the website you are currently enjoying. Comments are still greatly appreciated. Please feel free to tell us what you think (ctate@tamariskcoalition.org)! The letter also reported on the smashing success of our Island Acres Volunteer Project. Yet another warm applause to all who participated in that event!

January 2008

This Newsletter rang in the year loud and clear with the completion of several exciting watershed initiatives in the Colorado, Dolores, Gunnison, and Uncompahgre watersheds in Colorado and southeastern Utah. The letter also looked to the past to report on the Coalition's 2007 major accomplishments and the current occupations of our alumni staff. We also announced our partnership with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado to hold the Island Acres Volunteer Project and reported on a tamarisk removal project held by the boy scouts' Order of the Arrow.

October 2007

In October of 2007 our worlds were wrapped up in all things Symposium. To find out more about this event read our October 2007 Newsletter or visit our Conferences webpage.

August 2007

In August of 2007 our Newsletter announced the 2007 Tamarisk Symposium and the completion of a review of over 1,000 environmental funding sources. The funding review summarizes over 178 grants that might be appropriate to address tamarisk issues and riparian restoration.

June 2007

Our June 2007 Newsletter focused on revegetation by featuring an article titled "The Importance of Revegetation for Tamarisk Restoration Success" written by Dr. Anna Sher. The letter also included additional revegetation resources and first announced the 2007 Tamarisk Symposium.

April 2007

In the spring of 2007 biological control was the main focus of our April Newsletter. It featured an articled penned by Dr. Dan Bean titled "Biocontrol of Tamarisk Using the Leaf Beetle, Diorhabda elongata" as well as a description of the tamarisk leaf beetle life cycle.

February 2007

Our February 2007 Newsletter contained a legislative update on federal and state levels, a step by step description of how we created our McInnis Canyons Volunteer Program, and an account of the Western Colorado Conservation Corps aggressive efforts to combat tamarisk.

December 2006

In December of 2006 the Tamarisk Coalition's Newsletter reported on the completion of the Colorado tamarisk mapping and inventory project, the creation of the San Juan Watershed Woody-Invasives Initiative Plan, and describes the trailblazing, international work of the Rio Grande Institute.