Therriault Creek Wetlands Restoration
Ground work began in June 2004 and completed in the spring of 2005 -- after 10 years planning:The Therriault Creek- Phase I stream and wetland restoration project implementation was initiated in June 2004 with re-vegetation planting efforts continuing in July. The project includes stream restoration of approximately 9,300 feet of channel, restoration of 55 acres of abandoned wetlands adjacent to the restored channel and implementation of an extensive re-vegetation plan. The project is a result of ten years in planning and landowner patience. Funding sources include a partnership between Bonneville Power Administration, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, US Fish and Wildlife Service - Partners for Fish and Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife Service Private Stewardship Grant Program, Montana Future Fisheries and the Vredenburg Ranch.
Newly Dug Channel(June 2004)
"Stinger" planting
(July 2004)