The Clark Fork River and its tributaries drain most of western Montana. The upper river and headwaters were heavily impacted by wastes from over a century of mining. Today, the area is the largest Superfund environmental clean-up site in the nation.
-Volunteers Needed for Spring Field Trip Season: Click here to download the spring field trip schedule (MS Excel format).
-May 21: CFWEP Field Trip with Philipsburg School.
-May 28: Deadline for public comments on Anaconda area Superfund sites.
-May 21: CFWEP Field Trip with Philipsburg School.
-May 28: Deadline for public comments on Anaconda area Superfund sites.
Clark Fork Education Portal > Lessons & Activities > Milltown Education Program Lesson 3: Field Trip and Follow-Up
Milltown Education Program Lesson 3: Field Trip and Follow-Up
Developed by CFWEP with support from the University of Montana and the Watershed Education Network, this lesson covers:
- Vegetation population diversity and density
- Macroinvertebrate population diversity and density
- Chemical and physical water quality parameters
- Site specific field parameters that may vary from season to season
Use the links below to download the necessary materials for this lesson: