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Melrose Riparian Planting

Degradation along this bank of the Big Hole is attributed to a lack of riparian vegetation and the dominance of introduced/exotic undesirable plants, leading to 150 feet of bare and eroding stream bank south of Melrose, Montana.  This project will install deep rooting riparian vegetation along the bank, halting current degrading trends.

Using locally harvested willow transplant clumps and willow whips/stakes, the newly vegetated bank will provide deep roots and stability to the now eroding bank.  Additionally, the newly planted riparian vegetation (mechanically transplanted willow clumps and hand-planted stakes/whips) will provide shade to the river, helping to reduce high water temperatures.  Lastly, revegetation with native riparian plants will provide healthy habitat for aquatic, avian, and terrestrial wildlife.

Full exclosure fencing will be installed around plantings to protect plantings from browse and allow for full establishment.


Project Results

Results will be published once they become available.


People and Organizations Involved

Private Landowners

Big Hole Watershed Committee

Funders

Montana Watershed Coordination Council

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Status

In Progress

Type

Streambank/Sedimentation

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Big Hole Watershed Committee
P.O. Box 21
Divide, MT 59727-0021
(406) 960-4855

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The Big Hole Watershed Committee is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to support the communities of the Big Hole River.

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