Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Group

Rattlesnake Creek Community Stewardship Program
Spring 2012 Workshop Series
WORKSHOP #3: “INVADERS IN OUR BACKYARD—A Case for Ongoing Stewardship”

WHEN: TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012; 6:00pm–8:00pm
WHERE: Greenough Park Pavilion, 1629 Monroe St, Missoula
Overview:
Participants will be able to rotate through 7 “stations” in and around the Greenough Park Pavilion and interact with 10 natural resource experts as they discuss stewardship issues in the Rattlesnake watershed.

Participants will consider people’s role in the watershed; non-native trout populations and competition for resources; invasive aquatic and terrestrial plants; wildlife (especially bear) habitats; riparian restoration; Greenough history; and more! We will learn the threats posed by invasives and the things we can do to protect our wonderful watershed.

Fun, interesting, enlightening–and games for kids! COME JOIN US!
All workshops are free, family friendly, and offer refreshments.

PRESENTERS:
–KITTY GALLOWAY of Watershed Education Network will focus on people’s
role in the watershed
–CHRISTINE MORRIS of the Montana Natural History Center will focus on bark beetles
–JAMIE JONKEL of Montana FWP and ERIN EDGE of Defenders of Wildlife
will focus on wildlife (especially bears), habitats, and people
–ROB CLARK of Montana FWP will focus on non-native wild trout, resource competition, and future population projections
–LINDSEY BONA and STEFFANY ROGGE-KINDSETH of Missoula County Weed District will focus on identifying and monitoring invasive aquatic and terrestrial plant species
–JOHN PIERCE will focus on native plant identification and some history of the watershed
–MARK VANDER MEER and CHRISTINE BRISSETTE of Watershed Consulting will focus how invasive plants degrade the riparian ecosystem, where native vegetation is missing, and how it can be restored along Rattlesnake Creek

The Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Group is an open member, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving Rattlesnake Creek and its environs.  This amazing creek begins in Wilderness before finally coursing through one of most urbanized stream settings in Montana.  This incredible stream supports bull-trout, osprey, bears, deer, and countless Missoulians through its clear, cold water and sinuous bottom lands.  The creek also serves as the back-up water supply for Missoula as well.  The RCWG hopes to be a resource for the creek and the people, plants, and animals that live in or near it.  Please browse the website for more information on our programs, our initiatives, and our group.  Thanks for your interest!