Ep. 80: The impact of non-native species
From Wild by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
May 19, 2026 · 35 min · Season 1 · Episode 80
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of non-native species in Utah and what can be done to mitigate their effects.
In this episode, DWR Aquatics Section Assistant Chief Randy Oplinger and Native Herpetology Coordinator Alyssa Hoekstra talk about some of the species found in the Beehive State that are not native to Utah — how they got here, the negative impacts they have on native species and what Utahns can do to help.
People in this episode
Guests: Randy Oplinger, Alyssa Hoekstra
Topics covered
- non-native species
- impact on native species
- Utah wildlife
- conservation
- aquatic ecosystems
Keywords
- non-native species
- Utah
- wildlife
- conservation
- aquatic ecosystems
- native species
- Beehive State
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Utah, Beehive State
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