The Montana Range Tour is an annual event that is held in a different location of the state each year. The Tour provides the opportunity for farmers, ranchers, agricultural organizations, land management agencies and the general public to share information…
Are you an educator looking to incorporate river dynamics and riparian concepts into your curriculum? The Rolling Rivers trailer is a mobile teaching unit demonstrating a variety of water lessons including: river energy, riparian areas, watershed health, erosion control, non point…
Are you a landowner in Flathead County looking to improve the natural resources and health of your land with conservation practices? FCD's Cost-Share Program is available to assist you with conservation projects on your land. We fund 75% of the allowable project…
Do you have questions about conservation programs to support range management, pollinator, weed managment, soil health, or forestry practices on your land? The Montana Conservation Menu provides information on technical assistance, cost share, and loans to help you implement new…
This blog is courtesy of Soil & Water Conservation Districts of Montana (SWCDM) This past winter/spring, SWCDM partnered with the Missouri River Conservation Districts Council to launch a pilot program called Ranching for Rivers which helps ranchers develop riparian pastures on their…
On May 12, 1934, during the heart of the Dust Bowl Era, a major storm hit the Great Plains and darkened the sky as far east as Washington, DC. This was a time of sustained and severe drought in the…
Do you own agricultural land? Find out how you can partner with Flathead Land Trust and participate in the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation easement programs with this informational workshop in Kalispell. When: June 7, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00…
To learn more about river restoration efforts in the Flathead Valley, watch a video about our Flathead River Steward planting program to improve rivers and lakes.
April 22 from 9 am to 3 pm Interested in honing your waterfront landscaping skills? Lake County Conservation District and partners are offering a workshop to help landowners understand best stewardship practices for riparian areas. After a free lunch, participants…
Local and statewide efforts to reduce the risk of aquatic invasive species spreading through Montana’s waters have been stepped up in response to the positive detection last fall of invasive mussel larvae east of the Continental Divide in Tiber Reservoir.…