Low-Tech Process Based Restoration (LTPBR) Educational Workshop-Landowner and Producer Day

Low-Tech Process Based Restoration (LTPBR) Educational Workshop 

Join the Montana Grassland Partnership’s Mesic Team for a workshop on August 18th (Landowners/Producers) or 19th (Agency/ NGO Partners) to learn more about Low Tech Process Based Restoration. 

LTPBR restores the function of healthy streams with hand-built, low-cost structures made of natural materials (conifer branches, willows, rocks, and untreated wood posts). These structures can help keep water on the landscape longer, boost forage production near streams and flood plains, improve drought resilience, reduce erosion and more. 

This workshop will be split into two sessions, one for landowners and one for agency/NGO partners: 

Monday August 18th ,12- 5PM: Landowner and Producer Day 

This day is geared towards landowners and producers who are interested in learning more about how LTPBR may benefit the landscape and their operation.  

Topics include:  

• Why LTPBR is important and the benefits to the landscape 

• Resources available if you are interested in doing LTPBR work 

• A landowner panel to hear from peers that have done LTPBR on their ranches 

• A field visit to look at LTPBR structures in action! 

Tentative Agenda:  

12 pm: Meet at Matador Headquarters  

12- 3 pm: Classroom portion to learn about LTPBR from professionals and peers 

3-5 pm: Field visit to look at LTPBR structures on the landscape 

5 pm: Dinner provided

Directions to Matador Ranch: 4883 Ranch Road, Dodson, MT 59524 

•  From Malta, MT (approx. 45min) – Click here for directions

1. Drive south of Malta on US-191 for 38 miles   
2. Entry road is on the east side of the highway between mile post 118 and 119  
3. After turning onto the gravel entry road, a Matador Ranch sign will be on your right 
4. Continue east and proceed straight to a parking area when you approach the headquarters  

•  From Lewistown, MT (approx. 1hr 30min) –  Click here for directions

1. Drive north of Lewistown on US-191 for 95 miles  
2. Follow steps 2-4 above  

•  From Billings, MT (approx. 2hr 45min) –  Click here for directions

1. Follow US-87 N (towards Round Up) for 93 miles  
2. Going through Grass Range, continue straight onto MT-19 N for 21.5 miles  
3. Continue onto US-191 N for 52 miles  
4. Follow steps 2-4 above