SEC Newsletters


Our Swan Ecosystem Center Newsletter is published quarterly.

 

Summer 2010 (1.61 MBs)
Celebrate the Swan Race draw record crowd
Volunteers help clear massive blowdown on Glacier Lake Trail
Wetlands survey explores waterfowl use
Watershed Restoration Plan
Insect trickery: Tree beetles get mixed messages, move on
Thank You SEC Volunteers
Thank You SEC Supporters
New Ranger, SEC consider biomass uses for valley
2010 Summer Programs
Bear Fair August 7: beer, brats and bear information
2010 Budget



 

Spring 2010
Elk Foundation thins national forest land
Update: Montana Legacy Project
Backcountry rangers hired on 5-year contracts
Landowner assistance programs underway
SEC bids farewell to Cookie; welcomes Uwe
Save the date: Bear Social April 22
Half-marathon foot race to support backcountry trails
Southwestern Crown Collaboration: Group joins forces, apply for grant to support three Forests
Summit to explore biomass use, inspire local entrepreneurship
Thank You SEC Volunteers
Thank You SEC Supporters
Swan Valley School students enjoy skiing and snowshoeing
Web Spinner Novosel remakes SEC Web site
Recycling News



Winter 2009-2010
Roger Marshall joins forest stewardship staff
Grounded Eagle donates Jeep Liberty
Wetland restored to natural condition
Swan watershed planning to address water and land
Two in one: SEC's wildlife program gest new leader; office gets new manager
Thank You SEC Volunteers
Thank You SEC Supporters
Getting More Kids in the Woods
Shop REI, support education program
Ericson joins MEEA board
REI Swan Valley Hikes Photo Gallery
Missions and Swan Range Season Highlights
2009 Budget


 

Summer 2009
New funds coming for local contractors, landowners
Crown of the Continent: Conservation and art fundraiser July 24
Swan Range trail opening hampered by winter slides
VISTA volunteer to help with watershed restoration plan
Help protect bears and people: More resistant garbage cans available
Bear Fair: 2nd annual celebration at Hungry Bear; brats and beer, great presenters
Bear Resources: Group helps residents avoid problems
Thank You SEC Supporters
Summer Events
Native Garden Photo Gallery
Fish Camp connects kids with fish and fishing
2009 Budget


 

Spring 2009
Swan Valley grizzly returns, a story of risky existence
Nearly 300 private land acres treated for forest health; grants passed on to landowners; more planned
Montana Legacy: Massive conservation effort well on its way
MSU Forest Stewardship Workshop to be at SEC
Find new invaders; help map noxious weeds
Upcoming Events
Thank You SEC Volunteers
Thank You SEC Supporters
Wetland project underway
Private land stewardship weed grants available
Seeking volunteers for pollinator garden
Bear social; bear-resistant containers available
Coming soon: online stewardship handbook
2009 Budget




Winter 2008-2009
Letter from Neil Meyer: Montana's Working Forests
Fuels and forest health assistance available
Art auction supports wilderness stewardship; Swan, Clearwater and Blackfoot arts
Rod Ash, Candy Hummel honored for volunteersim
Locally made gifts available at SEC
Thank You SEC Volunteers
Thank You SEC Supporters
Tree Farmers honor Diann Ericson
Support outdoor learning
Bear Task Force to address human/bear conflicts
2008 Budget




Summer 2008
Legacy Project to protect Swan timberlands
Bear Affair offers fun, food and latest research
Late snow, wind storms slow trail openings
Elk Creek fencing to restore native plants and secure stream bank
Thank You SEC Volunteers
Thank You SEC Supporters
Summer Programs
Geology field trip
2008 Budget




Spring 2008
Changes in the Swan Valley call for super hero
Swan Lands Update: Collaboration leads to conservation
Congratulations Photo Contest Winners
Events, Meetings and Field Tours Schedule
Fuels reduction project alters the views from the Everchanging Forest Trail
Restoration workshop planned for Elk Creek Conservation Area
Thank You SEC Volunteers
Thank You SEC Supporters
Living in the Swan
Taylor Wilcox, SEC youth volunteer honored
Lex Blood to return in June for popular geology program
Mission Mountains, Swan Range fundraiser planned for Missoula, Alpine Artisans involved
Bluebird boxes becoming a community project
2008 Budget




Winter 2007-2008
Foresters, ecologists needed to implement Elk Creek joint management plan
Swan Lands Update: Checkerboard map colorful and on line
Field tour goal: improved understanding, fire safety and forest health management
Audit assures SEC's funds are in good hands
Lookout tree dies, ASC records the fall
Art auction reaps benefit for wilderness, backcountry care
Stewardship packets help new, longtime residents use BMPs when caring for their land
Grant puts a dent in weed populations
Thank You SEC Supporters
2007 Budget




Summer 2007
Swan Lake picnic celebrates water quality
Liz Claiborne: Friend of the Swan will be missed
Swan Lands Update: Conservation effort moves forward
Mountain trails opening despite blowdown
Gravel pit comes alive in restoration effort
Summer 2007 Programs for Adults and Youth
Thank You SEC Supporters
Proposed 2006 Budget





 
 
Swan Ecosystem Center
U.S. Forest Service Condon Work Center • 6887 Highway 83, Condon, MT 59826
Office: (406) 754-3137 • Fax: (406) 754-2965 • Email: swanec@blackfoot.net
 
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Updated July 20, 2010