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2003 Salmon River Weed Control Project

Each spring, the WWA participates in a Salmon River Noxious Weed Control Project within the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness as part of a cooperative effort with the U.S. Forest Service, the Idaho Department of Agriculture, and private property owners.

The 2003 offensive was mounted on the weekend of April 25-27.  This was the WWA's sixth annual weed control project within the wilderness area.  The focus for the 2003 assault was Campbells Ferry, a private inholding located in the heart of the Frank Church Wilderness.  For additional information about the 2003 project, read the Idaho Department of Agriculture news brief.

 

A Glimpse of the Project Activities
 

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Click to Enlarge Rhett Creek was selected as the was selected as the base of operations Click to Enlarge Forest Service and WWA members discuss the plan of attack

The owners of Campbells Ferry gave the volunteers a short history lesson before the work began. Click to Enlarge Weed identification and safety classes were also provided Click to Enlarge

Click to Enlarge Sulfur Cinquefoil Click to Enlarge Spotted Knapweed

Saturday morning was a bit blustery, with the snow line creeping down the mountain Click to Enlarge There was a lot of ground that needed to be treated Click to Enlarge

Click to Enlarge A four wheeler was used to spray the 4+ acre airstrip Click to Enlarge When the infestation was dense, a broadcast-spraying technique was employed

A delicious lunch was provided by the owners of Campbells Ferry Click to Enlarge Dixie Cabin -
one of the last cabins
to be built at
Campbells Ferry		 Click to Enlarge

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