German Gulch Watershed Restoration Project outside the target area
Project Name: German Gulch Watershed Restoration Project
Sponsor: George Grant Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Year: 2005
Grant Amount: $41,000
Total Project Cost: $99,100
Project: German Gulch Creek, a sub-watershed of Silver Bow Creek, is located midway between Butte and Anaconda, Montana. As a major tributary of Silver Bow Creek, German Gulch Creek is primarily an aquatic habitat for westslope cutthroat trout. The site lies between the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge National Forest district and the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Fleecer Mountain Wildlife Management Area and is heavily forested with rocky outcroppings and plenty of area for creek-side activity.
Purpose: Ensure connectivity between German Gulch Creek and Silver Bow Creek, restore and protect habitat for native fish species and improve public access for recreational use.
The German Gulch Watershed Restoration Project, with the help of funds provided by the Montana Fish & Wildlife Conservation Trust, benefits the Silver Bow Creek watershed. The land is a great place for recreational activities. Removal of a hazardous bridge over Silver Bow Creek is complete. A majority of the funds purchased three parcels of private in-holdings along the creek. Trails for horseback riding, hiking and bicycling invite more visitors to the area. The inclusion of fish-friendly design features, such as a fish screen, will also improve the area.
Directions: Between Anaconda, Montana and Butte, Montana, German Gulch may be reached going south from Anaconda down MT-1 then off of I-90 Frontage Road travelling south.
Restrictions: None