The Gallatin Watershed Council (GWC) is hosting a field day on Wednesday, July 20th, 3-6pm at Crosscut Parking Lot D. Landowners will learn about fuels reduction techniques, forest health, and weed mitigation. Presenters will include representatives from NRCS, Gallatin County Weed District, and the Forest Service. Landowners will also have a chance to meet partners and vendors, as well as learn about technical and financial resources to engage in this important work. 

Schedule

3:00pm Meet Partners and Vendors 

3:45pm Presentations 

Introduction

Lilly McLane, Gallatin Watershed Council 

Fuels Reduction and Forest Health

Christopher Mahony and Avery Hackett, Natural Resources Conservation Service

Melanie Cota, Custer Gallatin National Forest 

Scott Schmidt, Crosscut 

Noxious Weed ID and Treatment

Danielle Jones, Gallatin County Weed District

Noelle Orloff, MSU Extension / Schutter Diagnostic Lab 

Home Protection and Risk Management 

Patrick Lonergan, County Emergency Management 

5:00pm Q/A Panel