Knapweed Nelly Pro}' ram 



Iliis successful pTOi;ranucachcschiIdrcinK.-3rd grade) iiKiul 

 noxious weeds and how they can help prc\enl iheir spread 

 Children pariicipaic in a discussion on knapweed, watch .1 

 video, and do activity sheets related lo the topic. ITiis program 

 was taught to 24 class- 

 rooms approximately 

 475 students and 24 

 teach er> 



Riparian Forest Buffers 



Missoula t ounly tonservation Distnct is actively working with landowners around the 

 county on installation of riparian forest bulTers lor strcambank stabilization, fisheries, and 

 wildlife habitat improvement We have had good success with installation of native willow 

 cuttings gathered on-site. I his stream eorndor was fenced and sprigged 

 with Drummond willow cuiiings. 



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Pilot District Cost-Share Program A Great Success 



Missoula (. ounty (. onservation District received 42 applications lor its new cost -share program, and IM projects were partially 

 or fully funded. Applications came from all over Missoula County I'hc conservation dislricl hopes to continue this program for 

 a fivc-ycar penod. Ihe pilot district cost-share program included the following practices: bndgc replacement, fishcnes 

 cnhanccmcnLs. diversions, irrigation water conveyances, npanan forest buffers, stream stabilization, wetland restoration, filter 

 strip grassed waterways, vegetative plantings, windbreaks, forest site preparation, forest stand improvcmaits. spnng developments, 

 weed control, fencing, native plant restoration and improvemenl. w ildlife habitat improvement, and trcc/shrub planting. 



310PER^flTS s' 



Missoula County Conservation 

 District has developed a new 

 brochure lo help educate 

 landowners and 310 applicants 

 on the 310 law and permitlmg 

 process. 



