On Saturday, June 3rd we held the 2nd annual planted native trees and improved salmon habitat along Montana Creek near the Yoder Road bridge. With the help of over 60 volunteers, we planted well over 200 native trees and shrubs, enjoyed fry bread from Knik Tribe and learned more about the needs of baby salmon living right along the section of creek we were planting!
This was phase 1 of a multipart project to restore 450 feet of habitat on Montana Creek. More to come!
We want to give a big thanks to all of the wonderful volunteers who came out, grabbed a shovel, and got to work! We couldn’t have done it without you!
We also want to give a big shout out to the partners who made it all happen: Susitna River Coalition, Mat-Su Borough, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Knik Tribal Council and Trout Unlimited. Added thanks to additional event and greater project sponsors– Trout Unlimited Southcentral Alaska Chapter and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Montana Creek is one of four projects NOAA Fisheries is funding in 2023 to restore habitat through the coastal National Fish Habitat Partnerships.
