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CFWEP | Clark Fork Watershed Education Program
What is the Clark Fork Watershed?
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.

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Clark Fork Education Portal > Lessons & Activities > Silver Bow Creek: A History of Use, Abuse and Reuse

Silver Bow Creek: A History of Use, Abuse and Reuse
Developed by CFWEP, this lesson covers:

  • The definition of a "watershed"
  • The movement of surface water
  • The ability of water to move sediment
  • Silver Bow Creek history
  • Silver Bow Creek restoration

Use the links below to download the necessary materials for this lesson:

Silver Bow Creek: A History of Use, Abuse and Reuse Lesson Plan (doc format)
Silver Bow Creek: A History of Use, Abuse and Reuse Lesson Plan (pdf format)
Silver Bow Creek: A History of Use, Abuse and Reuse Powerpoint Presentation
Silver Bow Creek: A History of Use, Abuse and Reuse Pre/Post Test (doc format)
Silver Bow Creek: A History of Use, Abuse and Reuse Pre/Post Test (pdf format)
Silver Bow Creek: A History of Use, Abuse and Reuse Lab Exercise (doc format)
Silver Bow Creek: A History of Use, Abuse and Reuse Lab Exercise (pdf format)

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