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Shared Streams in Montana – 2002 Field Day

Over 100 family forest landowners that manage 42,000 acres attended the September Field Day and toured the Tree Farms of the Flanagan, Vredenburg, and Peters families.

Field Day Jack Peters
At the Vredenburg Tree Farm participants learned about efforts to restore Therriault Creek and create 68 acres of wetlands. Here the problems associated with the hanging culvert are discussed. A trusted and experienced voice, Jack Peters described his long-term management strategies. He has sustainably managed his woodland since 1955.
Rox Rogers Explains
Rox Rogers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, explains the bank stabilization work done on the far side of Grave Creek. The restoration improved water quality by reducing sedimentation. Rox had to compete with the Kokanee salmon running in the crystal clear waters.

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Shared Streams in Montana 2001

Montana Tree Farmer Phil Grimm worked with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologist Mark Lere and the Montana Conservation Corps to improve improve westslope cutthroat trout habitat along Dunkleberg Creek. Woody debris recruitment along 2000 feet of the creek will also aid erosion control.

Note: Landowners should always consult local experts when considering stream improvement projects. Addition of wood debris can be beneficial in some cases and can damage habitat in others.


Montana Conservation Corps helping to add woody debris to Dunkleberg.

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