Fourmile Creek Invasive Species Project
Beginning in 2009, the Fremont Conservation District joined in with local state and federal agencies in Fremont County to combat invasive plant species in the Fourmile Creek Watershed. The invasive species targeted were:
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Tamarisk
Russian Olive Diffuse Knapweed Hoary Cress |
Leafy Spurge
Russian Knapweed Perennial Pepperweed Scotch Thistle . |
With the help of 22 landowners and seven agencies, over 500 acres of invasive species were sprayed and / or mechanically removed in 2009, 2010, and 2011!!
Jana Gregg and J.R. Phillips (Fremont County Weed Management) pose while refilling their spray tanks.
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Tom Grette (Fremont County Weed Management) prepares for a day of weed spraying in the Fourmile Creek area.
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Machines were used to mulch the dead/dying tamarisk trees following two years of chemical treatments.
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For more information on the affected area, click on the links below.
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