End of the Drought

October 8th, 2011

By: Jeff ClarkeField Project Manager

This week the drought that started inJuly and extended through September came to end. We received almost an inch of rain. Let the fall green-up begin! In the field, the crew pulled hound's tongue, removed broken down old barbed wire fences, fixed exclosures, and built a buck and rail exclosure around a stand of aspen suckers. Jeff's field note shows the work we accomplished and photos of some of the fall colors that started to appear.

About the Author

Jeff Clarke

Jeff holds a B.S. in Outdoor Education from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Drawn to the rugged landscapes of Montana, he moved there in 2007 to pursue a career in outdoor education or ecological restoration. In 2008, he joined the MPG North field crew and quickly found his calling. By 2010, Jeff had risen to the role of Field Crew Manager at the MPG Ranch. Over the years, the ranch has become more than just his workplace—it’s where he got married, started a family, and now shares his love of the outdoors with his children.

Jeff collaborates with staff to ensure their restoration and research goals are achieved. He also leads the ranch’s field crew, managing a diverse range of projects across the property.

In his free time, Jeff likes to spend time with family, hunt, fish, backpack and camp.