Denver officials are asking for the public’s help in stopping the spread of an invasive species that was recently discovered in the city for the first time.
What’s happening?
In June, an emerald ash borer was discovered in the Congress Park neighborhood, KUSA reported.
The invasive beetle, which destroys ash trees, has been in neighboring towns, such as Boulder, for more than a decade, but this was the first time it was spotted in Denver.
Because of its presence in nearby areas, city officials had time to develop a plan for handling the emerald ash borer once it arrived. And with 1.45 million ash trees in the Denver metro area, they’re hopeful that the plan will now be effective…