Cooperative Weed Control Cost-Share Program
Small Acreage (< 20 acres)
With membership and pre-payment of $120, we offer the following opportunities:
Large Acreage (> 20 acres)
50% Cost-share up to a maximum $1000 for treatment of weeds on or adjacent to elk habitat
With membership and pre-payment of $120, we offer the following opportunities:
- SVWC will coordinate professional applicators, so you don’t have to worry about finding your own.
- Group participation lowers the overall cost and increases efficiency.
- First-year participants will receive 100% cost-share on all herbicide, making it more easier than ever to get started.
Large Acreage (> 20 acres)
50% Cost-share up to a maximum $1000 for treatment of weeds on or adjacent to elk habitat
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As the Stillwater Valley Watershed Council originated as a group working to tackle noxious weeds in the area, land management and weed control are still in the forefront of the council's mind.
The Stillwater Valley Watershed Council supports its members dedication to limit the spread of noxious weeds on private lands and public riparian areas through education and cost-share arrangements. Recognized experts have been enlisted to conduct educational seminars on effective methods for weed control, using conventional herbicides, mechanical techniques and biocontrol. The Stillwater Valley Watershed Council also has an active approach to field activities and community engagement, shown by the annual Stillwater River Float and Pull event. Take a look at our newest program, WHIP, which continues the watershed council's mission of controlling noxious weeds, or learn more about the Cooperative Weed Control Program below. |
In 2024:
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Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP)
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Weed Treatment on USFS allotments will continue through 2025!
Funding will be available through October 2025 to treat noxious weeds within the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Funding from the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) has enabled Forest Service allotment lessees to utilize monies to hire commercial applicators to treat weeds through the end of this year. Additionally, if any noxious weed infestations are found in the backcountry, please notify the SVWC and we will contact a commercial applicator to get the infestation treated and mapped. Since 2020, the SVWC has partnered with MT Fish Wildlife and Parks and the US Forest Service to cooperatively treat over 450 acres of invasive species, preventing spread in the backcountry as well as throughout the entire watershed. |
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Updates
Weed Management on Small Acreage in Montana |
Annual Biocontrol Workshop in Fishtail |
Gazette Article: Stillwater group makes dent in noxious weeds |