Invasive species threaten Mission Valley

Berl Tiskus
Salt cedar looks fluffy and pink but is really an invasive species. During Ag Days fourth graders checked out noxious weeds and invasive species brought by Rene Kittle, MSU CSKT Extension agent.

Daniel Martynowicz
Johnny Eggebrecht inspects a boat at the Ronan checkpoint on U.S. Highway 93 before it heads to Flathead Lake.

courtesy photo
Rows of flowering rush extend into Flathead Lake. This photo was taken in 2009 as part of an aquatic weeds training program put on by the extension office.

Berl Tiskus
White top is one of several invasive weeds present on the Flathead Reservation.

Berl Tiskus
White top is one of several invasive weeds present on the Flathead Reservation.

courtesy photo
Flowering rush is one of several invasive weeds in the Mission Valley.
Issue Date: 10/17/2012
Last Updated: 10/18/2012 3:30:54 PM |
By
Daniel Martynowicz
Keep Reading!
You’ve reached the limit of 3 free articles - but don’t let that stop you.