Moose Creek
Status
Complete
Location
Moose Creek Flats REcereation Area, Gallatin River
Cost
$300,000
Before
A large eroding streambank was contributing excess sand, mud, and clay to the river threatening the fishery.
After
3,700 willow plantings were used to stabilize the streambank.
Background
The Task Force has a long-term partnership with the Custer Gallatin National Forest to chart the course for sustainable river use along the Upper Gallatin. Our first project at Moose Creek Flats Recreation Area targeted severe erosion and streamside vegetation damage. Following the Moose Creek, we restored the Upper Deer Creek site in 2021 and we are now focusing on the Porcupine and Beaver Creek area.
Project Description
The Moose Creek project broke ground in fall 2017, restoring a heavily trafficked public day-use area and campground suffering from severe erosion and streamside vegetation damage. We rebuilt a failing streambank, restored native vegetation, and installed designated access points to benefit river health and public safety for generations to come.
Stabilized 145 ft. of streambank
Built 1,000 ft of trails
plus one boat ramp, and one terraced kayak launch.
Installed 1,460 ft. of riparian fencing
Post Assistant Log Structures (PALS)
Three educational interpretive signs installed to educate on river ecology, recreation etiquette, and aquatic invasive species
Thank you to Our Partners and Donors
The work we do would be impossible without your support.
Project Partners
Project Funders
Big Sky PBR
Boundary Expeditions
Custer-Gallatin National Forest
Geyser Whitewater
Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited
Moonlight Community Foundation
Patagonia World Trout Initiative
Rotary Club of Big Sky
Spanish Peaks Community Foundation
Yellowstone Club Community Foundation
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks