Over the two years of the French Creek Invasive Plant Management project, our team has made significant strides
in addressing invasive species across 53.752 acres. The first year alone saw 32.71 acres treated, followed by a targeted Year 2 effort that dealt with Dodder (0.002 acres), Yellow Toadflax (0.56 acres), and Spotted Knapweed (20.48 acres), summing up to 21.042 acres for the second year. These efforts were diligently carried out on private lands adjacent to French Creek, in full compliance with Siskiyou County pesticide application regulations.
Comprehensive surveys, including areas like the JH Ranch (Scott Valley, CA), confirmed the upstream boundary of the Spotted Knapweed’s reach. This groundwork was not only vital for containment but also instrumental in
crafting two successful grant proposals, securing the future of our mitigation and eradication initiatives as well as
maintaining the health of the French Creek ecosystem.