As of August 2020, BHWC’s monthly meetings have been moved to a virtual platform due to COVID-19. Join us on Zoom. Login instructions are available here.
BHWC monthly meetings include committee & project updates, time for discussion, and resource related presentations by technical experts and partners. The public is welcome to join us, whether in-person or on Zoom.
Pre-COVID, we met in community venues throughout the Big Hole watershed, most often being either the Divide Grange or the Wisdom Community Building. We hope to meet in-person and share coffee, cookies, and conversation with you again soon.
Until then, stay safe, and please join us on Zoom! You can also call-in to the meetings.
2021
January
ANNUAL GOVERNING BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 – 11:00 am, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort*
*Meeting for board and staff only. COVID-19 safety precautions will be observed. Please wear a mask. Lunch will be served.
**Zoom/call-in options will also be available.
Staff and Board Members will discuss the organization’s progress over the last year, review BHWC’s budget, and make plans for 2021 and beyond.
February
BHWC MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 – 6:00 pm via Zoom
Topic: Incorporation of Big Hole River Floodplain Maps into Preliminary FEMA Maps for Beaverhead County
March
BHWC MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 – 7:00 pm, via Zoom
Topic: Invasive Weeds in the Big Hole Watershed
April
BHWC MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 – 7:00 pm via Zoom
Topic: Grizzly Bears in the Big Hole Watershed
May
BHWC MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 – 7:00 pm @ the Divide Grange + Zoom
Topic: Big Hole River Fishery Update
WILDLIFE SPEAKER SERIES EVENT (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday, May 27, 2021 – 6:30 pm via Zoom
Topic: Pollinators
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T7cu0EvLSIqic3COReHXaw (watch the recording)
June
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – BURMA ROAD
Thursday, June 10, 2021 – 7:30 am @ the Stack Yard*
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – GLEN
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 – 7:30 am @ the Fishing Access Site*
BHWC MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 – 7:00 pm @ the Divide Grange + Zoom
Topic: Aquatic Invasive Species
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – MAIDEN ROCK
Thursday, June 17, 2021 – 7:30 am @ the Fishing Access Site*
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – MELROSE
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 – 7:30 am @ the Melrose Bar*
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – SCENIC BYWAY
Thursday, June 24, 2021 – 8:00 am @ the Wise River Fire Hall*
WILDLIFE SPEAKER SERIES EVENT (VIRTUAL)
Thursday, June 24, 2021 – 6:30 pm via Zoom
Topic: Trumpeter Swans (cancelled)
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – DEWEY CEMETERY
Friday, June 25, 2021 – 8:00 am @ the Quartz Hill turn-off*
July
BHWC does not meet in July. Enjoy the summer while it lasts!
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – WISDOM
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 – 8:00 am @ the County Road Shop*
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – WISE RIVER
Friday, July 16, 2021 – 8:00 am @ the Wise River Fire Hall*
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – BEAVERHEAD/RAVALLI
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 – 8:30 am @ Chief Joseph Pass turn-off*
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – MUSSIGBROD
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 – 8:00 am @ TBA*
WILDLIFE SPEAKER SERIES EVENT (VIRTUAL)
Thursday, July 22, 2021 – 6:30 pm via Zoom
Topic: Arctic Grayling
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Db-kPJBFTmGaBbnobdrLHA
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – DIVIDE
Friday, July 23, 2021 – 8:00 am @ the Blue Moon Trading Post*
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – WISE RIVER/DEEP CREEK
Friday, July 30, 2021 – 8:00 am @ the Stanchfield’s*
August
MESIC RESTORATION VOLUNTEER DAY – FRENCH CREEK
Asking for volunteers to help us build low-tech, rock “Zeedyk” structures to hold water on the landscape (i.e. natural water storage). Please join us! Lunch will be provided.
Friday, August 13, 2021 – 9:00 am. Location TBA. RSVP to Ben LaPorte.
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – WISDOM
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 – 8:00 am @ the County Road Shop*
BHWC MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 – 7:00 pm @ the Divide Grange + Zoom
Topic: Conifer Encroachment
September
BHWC MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 – 7:00 pm @ the Divide Grange + Zoom
Topic: Wildlife and Sage Grouse Updates from MFWP
COOPERATIVE WEED SPRAY DAY – WISE RIVER
Friday, September 17, 2021 – 8:00 am @ the Wise River Fire Hall*
October
BHWC MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 – 7:00 pm @ the Divide Grange + Zoom
Topic: TBA.
November
BHWC MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – 6:00 pm* @ the Divide Grange + Zoom
*Please notice the time change from 7:00 pm to 6:00 pm to account for Daylight Saving’s Time.
Topic: Big Hole River Foundation Water Quality Monitoring Program
December
BHWC MONTHLY MEETING
BHWC does not meet in December. Happy Holidays!
*For more information on Cooperative Weed Spray Days including meeting locations, contact Amber Burch at 406-683-3790 or aburch@beaverheadcounty.org.