Working together to strengthen and support noxious weed management efforts in Montana.
The Montana Department of Agriculture is proposing to adopt an administrative rule that establishes a management area of Eurasian watermilfoil.
Eurasian watermilfoil is a priority 1B noxious weed in Montana and currently found in the Noxon and Cabinet Gorge reservoirs.
Download a copy of the Dept of Agriculture letter proposing EWM management area and details on the public hearing June 3.
Visit our weed ID page and library for more information on Eurasian watermilfoil.
Get this great booklet from MSU about Eurasian Watermilfoil
Eurasian watermilfoil is a submersed aquatic plant that forms dense tangled beds that can competitively displace submersed native plant communities, reduce recreational qualities of water bodies, reduce water flow, clog industrial, agricultural, and drinking water supplies, and negatively impact fish and wildlife. If was first reported in Montana in Noxon Reservoir (Sanders County) in 2007. Plants primarily spread through stem fragmentation. Water recreation (primarily boats and boat trailers) is the predominant vector of long distance spread. After prevention, early detection and immediate action to contain and eradicate infestations are the most important management actions for Eurasian watermilfoil in Montana.
Download the booklet from MSU Extension now.
The Wheatland County Weed District, under the direction of Gary Olsen has recently identified, collected, pressed, labeled and mounted eight new noxious weeds for each county and reservation in the state of Montana.
Marilyn and Gary Olsen show their noxious weed collection. The couple collects weeds each summer for county displays so producers can identify the ones that plague their farms and ranches.