Yes! It's Weed Whackers Ball Time!
Saturday September 11, 2010
Weed Working Group
About Our Group
Formed in 2005, the BHWC Weed Working Group is a sub-committee of the Big Hole Watershed Committee, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our group consists of landowners from every community along the 155 miles of the Big Hole River. Representatives from local, state, and federal government agencies serve as our technical advisors.
To cover operation costs, we hold an annual fundraiser - the Weed Whackers Ball - which takes place on the second Saturday of September. However, we can't stress enough the need for private donations to continue this important work.
If you agree with our mission to control noxious weeds in the Big Hole River watershed while maintaining the integrity of the river and environment, please consider making a donation today.
Review of our 2009 Season
2009 was a busy weed fighting season for the BHWC Weed Working Group. Our activities included:
- Spray days and weed pulls throughout the watershed area,
- The BHWC Weed Project - funded by the Montana Noxious Weed Trust - along 84 miles of the Big Hole River,
- The first annual "Noxious Weed Awareness Program" for anglers at the Jerry Creek, Divide Bridge, and Salmon Fly fishing access, and
- The annual Weed Whackers Ball at Wise River.
Finally, the Divide Creek Management Area Project - funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - has been established. Weed management work was done by landowners and contractors from April through October.