3+ hour, 16+ min ago  (509+ words) Chemical analysis of ear bones reveals which tributaries bull trout originate in, helping biologists identify streams and habitat critical to the species' future Bull trout in the Swan River basin, specifically, represent a key indicator of the species" health and…...

6+ day, 22+ min ago  (726+ words) As Tagen Vine assumes the top leadership role with Glacier's fundraising partner, his record of community contributions in the Flathead Valley match the nonprofit Conservancy's legacy of supporting the park As Glacier National Park braces for another busy summer season,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (552+ words) Citing evidence that protection doesn't preclude timber management on the three forks of the Flathead River, American Rivers report aims to destigmatize Wild and Scenic designations As a fisheries biologist with the Flathead National Forest, Pat Van Eimeren spent much…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (497+ words) A new web-based tool integrates fish population and streamflow data from across the state, informing anglers and fisheries managers through one interactive online portal For anglers, blue-ribbon trout streams are characterized by free-flowing water that's clear, cold and full of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (290+ words) Paid for by the Land and Water Conservation Fund and purchased by the nonprofit Vital Ground Foundation, the Falls Creek Project protects public recreation access and wildlife movement while restricting development on Savage Lake A collaboration between the Kootenai National…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (495+ words) The proposed easement would protect timberland in Lincoln, Mineral and Sanders counties. It is part of a broader 230, 000-acre effort to conserve Stimson's inland timber base in Washington, Idaho and Montana. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (391+ words) The newly conserved property includes 12 miles of existing forest roads and trails, including the ridgetop trail connecting Herron Park to Blacktail Mountain What was once a 15-foot-wide ridgetop trail corridor connecting Herron Park to Blacktail Mountain now spans 1, 131 intact and…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (233+ words) Land Board should update its existing policy in a manner that makes sense for all public lands users As a fourth generation Montanan, I know Treasure State residents value and jealously guard our public lands. To protect Montana's heritage, we…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (405+ words) And that's neither a comprehensive list nor does it include the protein-dense fare on deck for the weekend. In fact, we've published so many enterprising stories this week that I haven't been able to keep pace with all of the…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (421+ words) Timber projects, the Flathead River system's long-awaited Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) and dwindling elk populations in the South Fork drainage were among a slate of Flathead National Forest (FNF) updates provided to county commissioners on Tuesday as part of…...