A new printable Living in the Flathead handout—developed by 27 local agencies and organizations—is now available to help residents and visitors put good stewardship into practice across the Flathead Valley. This companion to the full online guide at LivingInFlathead.org highlights…
Welcome to the quarterly River to Lake newsletter. Issue 53 | Fall 2025. Glacier Institute Secures New Outdoor Education Campus Near Bad Rock WMA | Volunteers Take on Buckthorn at Owen Sowerwine | Tree Planting Brings Shade and Habitat to…
Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), a fast-growing shrub native to Europe and Asia, is aggressively spreading through riparian areas along the Flathead River system. Though it may seem harmless, buckthorn can quickly take over, eliminating native plant diversity. It leafs out…
This September, more than 20 volunteers joined Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to plant native trees as part of ongoing restoration efforts at the new Somers Beach State Park. This year’s focus was on creating shade near park infrastructure, with…
Living in the Flathead means more than enjoying stunning views and open spaces. It means being a good steward of the land and helping protect the landscape we all share. Whether you're managing a few acres, running a hobby farm,…
Welcome to the quarterly River to Lake newsletter. Issue 52 | Summer 2025. Protected area expands near Harrell Forest, enhancing habitat connectivity | Have you visited Harrell Forest Community Trails yet? | Flathead Land Trust's Executive Director honored with Award…
Living in the Flathead means sharing space with some of Montana’s most iconic wildlife - from grizzly bears and elk to migratory birds and native trout. This 'Living with Wildlife' handout is now available, offering key information and resources to…
Welcome to the quarterly River to Lake newsletter. Issue 51 | Spring 2025. Grand Opening: Reed’s Slough Wildlife Viewing Area | Big Year for Land Conservation in the Flathead: Connecting the Dots and Protecting Vital Corridors | 2025 Montana Watershed…
The Flathead landscape depends on fires to stay healthy and productive. However, fire suppression for the past 100 years, combined with recent mild winters and hotter, drier summers, has led to forests that are crowded, unhealthy, and susceptible to large…
Living in the Flathead means more than enjoying stunning views and open spaces - it means being a good steward of the land and water that make this place so special. The new Living by Water handout helps Flathead residents…