Family Forestry Expo is one of the most rewarding and longest-running outdoor education programs around. Each May, hundreds of 5th grade students, volunteers, parents and community members come together to celebrate our local Forests and learn from them. The Family…
Healthy riparian areas are the interface between land and water, characterized by deep-rooted vegetation. Streambanks, floodplains, and wetlands are common examples of riparian areas. Due to their properties and functions, riparian areas are uniquely important for both land and water…
Have you heard of the Ranching for Rivers program? It's a cost-share program that promotes livestock grazing to improve riparian areas. This program will help cover the costs of labor, materials, or offsite watering infrastructure and is a great alternative…
Riparian Area Basics At the Flathead Conservation District, we get this question a lot. It seems that many people don’t really understand what characterizes a riparian area and why they’re so important. Healthy riparian areas (also called riparian zones) are…
Agriculture has long been an important aspect of the culture and history in the Flathead Valley. For generations, families around the valley have been managing ranches to provide valuable food and resources to the community. Our economy also benefits from…