Puncturevine is a noxious weed prevalent in Utah and the West that produces sharp, thorny seed pods known as “goatheads.” These goatheads can puncture bicycle tires and harm the feet of humans and pets.
We are actively working to reduce the prevalence of puncturevine on the Jordan River Parkway. Please review our Puncturevine Bounty Program and the Puncturevine Patrol to see how you can help!
Puncturevine Bounty Program
The Jordan River Commission, in partnership with the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands created the Puncturevine Bounty Program to help reduce the prevalence of puncturevine on the Jordan River Parkway. This program offers a $2.50 per pound “bounty” payment for the removal of puncturevine plants (Tribulus terrestris). This noxious weed, prevalent in Utah and the West, produces sharp, thorny seed pods known as “goatheads” that can puncture bicycle tires and harm the feet of humans and pets.
This program is ONLY AVAILABLE to formally registered entities in the State of Utah, with a Federal EIN, including but not limited to, nonprofits, community organizations, churches and faith groups, schools and school clubs, businesses, and other recognized organizations . However, individuals, families, and other groups can pull puncturevine and donate the “bounty” to another registered organization of your choice, or to a Commission partner like the Jordan River Foundation. The program runs annually from July to September. Participants must register to participate. This program is funded from the Jordan River Recreation Area funding.
Please contact Jens Ammon, Jordan River Vegetation Project Coordinator, at jammon@utah.gov with any questions.
Puncturevine Patrol
Commission staff monitors infestations as they emerge each season. We are also asking Jordan River Trail users to help us out! If you see an infestation, fill out the form to let us know. We use this information to coordinate our removal efforts each season.