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Bighorn Basin Exotic Plant Steering Committee
P.O. Box 936
Worland, WY 82401
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REGISTRATION FORM
Choices for Our Future
Long-term change is a normal part of the floodplain
environment. Land managers are struggling with the
change that the invasive species tamarisk and Russian
olive are bringing to the floodplains. On the Bighorn
River, and other northern drainages, these two
species have increased in density to the point of
causing major losses of cottonwood forests and other
native vegetation. The changes these invaders bring
to the landscape cause a major loss in desirable
vegetation and wildlife habitat. The accumulation of
fuel loads on the floodplains increases the risks of
unprecedented severity of wildfires, with damage to
homes, communities, and watersheds. We invite you
to join a discussion with land managers, scientists,
and public officials about the choices for the future of
Wyoming's floodplains and rivers.
Workshop Information
The workshop will be held in Thermopolis,
Wyoming beginning at 1:00 pm on Tuesday,
July 19, 2005. The workshop will continue on
Wednesday followed by an all day field trip to
various locations in the Bighorn Basin on
Thursday. Lunch on Wednesday and
transportation and lunch for the field trip on
Thursday will be provided. A picnic at Hot
Springs State Park on Wednesday evening will
allow participants a chance to meet everyone.
Program Highlights
Our workshop will have four main features: a set
of eight presentations on key aspects of invasive
species and floodplain restoration; organized
group discussions about current conditions,
ongoing projects and future opportunities for
Wyoming Rivers; a poster session highlighting
current projects and interests; and a field trip to
various locations in the Bighorn Basin. The
workshop will run from 1:00 pm on Tuesday until
the end of the tour on Thursday afternoon.
Keynote Presentations
Speakers, will discuss the Plains cottonwood's last
stand and if it can survive invasion of Russian
olive and tamarisk. Alex Ogg will discuss the
current state of knowledge of tamarisk and
Russian olive control and the need for further
research on the restoration of native plant
communities. Biological control efforts on
tamarisk in the Bighorn Basin will be presented
by Dave Kazmer. Tim Carlson will present
information on the Tamarisk Coalition . Joe
Scianna of the Bridger Plant Center will discuss
salinity problems and restoration.
The Bighorn Basin Floodplain Restoration
Workshop will be a forum for:
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Learning more about our floodplains and
rivers (including their history, ecology and
possible futures)
Learning about recent progress in restoration
research and practice
Meeting many of the key people interested
in floodplain management, exotic species
control and restoration management
Viewing on the ground management
projects
Sponsors:
The Bighorn Basin Exotic Plant Steering
Committee
Washakie County Conservation District
Washakie, Hot Springs, Park and Big Horn
County Weed and Pest Districts
Society of American Foresters, Northern
Wyoming Chapter
Bureau of Land Management
Registration:
Registration is by pre-registration only. To
register by mail, send completed registration form
with payment. You may register by phone by
calling Steve Christy at 1-307-347-5148. The
Bureau of Land Management and the County
Weed and Pest Offices will also have additional
registrations forms available. Please feel free to
make additional copies of the registration form.
Accommodations:
The Holiday Inn of the Waters at Hot Springs
State Park in Thermopolis, WY will be the site of
this meeting. A block of rooms has been reserved
for this meeting. Please make your own
reservations by July 6th, 2005. Be sure to
mention that you are attending this meeting.
Their phone number is 1-307-864-3131.