WWA - 2003 Hells Canyon Weed Project

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2003 Hells Canyon Weed Control Project

Every year, the WWA participates in noxious weed control projects as part of a cooperative effort with the U.S. Forest Service, the Idaho Department of Agriculture, other government agencies, and private property owners.

The 2003 Hells Canyon Weed Control Project was a combined operation by the WWA and the U.S. Forest Service to suppress noxious weeds - primarily Yellow Starthistle - above the Snake River in Hells Canyon. With ever shrinking budgets, the Forest Service recognizes the value of organizations such as the WWA, because of the support and active assistance they provide in maintaining public resources.

A Brief View of the Project

WWA members took to four-wheelers this time to attack a weed infestation in Hells Canyon

The views were awe inspiring for these land-bound jet boaters at Poe Cabin, 14 miles north of Pittsburg Landing

There is a lot of ground to cover boys - better get moving!

This wind blown area makes it easy to see how noxious weeds can spread by wind, livestock, and wildlife

Those backpack sprayers aren't that heavy - even Bob is sporting one

At least the spray team didn't have to worry about rattlesnakes!

Just out for a nice afternoon stroll with his trusty backpack sprayer

Knee-high in Yellow Starthistle - spraying early in the growing season is crucial for effective control

Bob carefully approaches the enemy - a large infestation of Yellow Starthistle

Reloading a sprayer

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