Decorating your home with trees and wreaths to celebrate the holidays is a tradition that many of us enjoy. But, did you know that using trees as a winter decoration is thought to predate Christmas itself? Evergreen plants and trees…
One of the most common questions we get asked is, “Do I need a 310 permit?” Generally, if you're planning to work in or near a stream, then you probably do. Since the permits are free, we encourage everyone to…
In Montana, you are required to get a permit from a Conservation District if you are doing any work in or near a stream. These permits are required under the Montana Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act, known as the…
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…
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. As you’re preparing for the holidays, you can also help conserve our natural resources. Here’s how… Buy local - When you’re shopping for the ingredients to the perfect holiday dinner, consider buying locally sourced…
Larch trees, also known as tamarack, are not true evergreen trees like pine and fir trees. They are deciduous, meaning in the fall as temperatures change and light decreases, they sequester nutrients from their needles (mostly nitrogen) for storage. As…
Did you know that septic systems can be a major source of water pollution? Here are some easy steps you can take to make sure your septic system is functioning properly and doesn’t pollute our local waters. Septic systems consist…
As you’re harvesting the last of your garden this fall and preparing for winter, take a few moments to create overwintering habitat for our pollinators. Many people are familiar with the need to provide flowering plants for pollinators during spring,…
Hey Educators! We've updated our Education Grant Program to now include a rolling deadline. This means we are now accepting applications. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis at our monthly board meetings. If you're an educator in the…
Need a little help implementing conservation practices on you land? There’s still time to take advantage of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. This program, referred to as EQIP, is administered by NRCS and they have extended the deadline to October…