In a unique effort to enhance local aquatic ecosystems, Glasgow Boy Scout Troop 861 is teaming up with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) to repurpose Christmas trees as fish habitat in the Fort Peck Trout Pond.
The initiative, which began in 2022, involves collecting discarded Christmas trees and bundling them together before placing them on the ice at the pond. As the ice melts, the tree bundles sink to the bottom, creating valuable shelter and habitat for fish. Jared Krebs, a fisheries biologist with FWP in Glasgow, emphasized the importance of the project: “The goal of these tree bundles is to improve and increase fish habitat availability in the Trout Pond and ultimately improve the fishery.”
Community members are encouraged to drop off their natural, undecorated Christmas trees at the Glasgow Fairgrounds, near the Boy Scout food booth. It’s essential that trees are free of flocking, tinsel, or other decorations before being donated.
This partnership not only benefits the fishery but also provides an educational opportunity for Troop 861 to engage in conservation efforts that align with FWP’s management objectives. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to maintaining and improving local habitats for future generations…