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Big Hole River Foundation
County: Silver Bow
Sub-Major Basin: Upper Missouri
Affected Watershed: Big Hole
Watershed Description: The Big Hole River flows undammed for 150 miles, is a blue ribbion fishery and home to the last native, self-sustaining population of fluvial Arctic grayling in the Lower 48 states.
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Why was a watershed effort begun? To understand, preserve and enhance the free flowing character of the Big Hole River and to protect its watershed, culture, community and excellent wild trout fishery.
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Group Accomplishments: Water quality research monitoring
Drought management planning
Watershed science and education programs
Recreation managment planning
Land use planning
Weed management
Retoration and enhancement projects
Fluvial Arctic grayling recovery
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Group Plans: Contiune on-going efforts
Working on CCAA agreement for Arctic Grayling Recovery
Seeking funding for 3-year project to improve irrigation efficiency, grazing practices and expand riparian habitat efforts
Biggest Challenge: Resources
Additional Comments: We work closely with the Big Hole Wateshed Committee
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| This information was last updated on: 9/17/2004 |
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Montana is one of four headwater states in the Rocky Mountain region that provides drinking water for over 60 million US Citizens in 11 states.
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Missoula, MT 59808
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