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Last month, we let you know that there had been a tenfold increase in invasive taro plants infesting Cahaba Lily habitat at the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge in West Blocton.

On August 23, 2017, we began “Project Tarobliteration” working to eradicate the taro. Where possible, we pulled it up by the roots, and where that was not possible, we cut back the stalks and leaves in using string trimmers in an effort to eventually starve the bulbs of energy, causing them to die.

Since last year, there has been a tenfold increase in invasive taro cropping up in the Cahaba National Wildlife Refuge, and lily habitat is now at risk! Taro is able to take root in flowing water, crowding and shading out the lilies.

The work of Cahaba River Society is gaining attention on the national stage. In recent months, our staff and board have spoken about our work to national audiences.