Background:Beaver Creek is the primary spawning tributary for large migratory rainbow and brown trout that move up from Holter Reservoir in the spring and fall. Many anglers from across the state come to the Missouri River, specifically the Hauser tailwaters, to fish for these trophy-size trout. The 2017 Hauser tailwater angler report (Montana FWP, Adam Strainer) observed 22,834 angler days. This Missouri River fishery (section 10A) that Beaver Creek supports is ranked 22nd in the state and 5th regionally, bringing approximately $7.5 million in revenue to the Helena area.

Project Work:

The customer requested drone flights producing ortho mosaics, digital surface models, and live video for both Phase 1 and 2. These derivatives were used for comparison of restoration efforts, public engagement, and further analysis. My role was to use PIX 4D Mapper to process the imagery collected and produce usable products.

Final Report: Beaver-Creek-Phase-2-2023-Final-Report.pdf

Further information is available here: Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest | Restoring Beaver Creek | Forest Service