A recent study published in the journal Science estimated that more than 1 in 4 birds in the United States and Canada have disappeared in the last 50 years. The sheer decline in bird numbers was a surprise. But surprisingly, common…
This September, the Smith Lake Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) along Ashley Creek, west of Kalispell, grew by 257 acres of mostly wetlands and important bird habitat thanks to a partnership between landowners Larry and Maureen Baer, Flathead Land Trust, U.S.…
Check this video of the "Battle for a Paddle" online auction! Eight beautiful hand-painted canoe paddles donated by well-known Flathead Valley artists to help raise funds for conservation! The online auction ends on June 21 at 8:00 p.m. The end…
Welcome to the quarterly River to Lake newsletter. Issue 36 | Spring 2019. Conservation Project Protects North Fork Wildlife Corridor Spring Restoration Planting Update Summer Solstice Party Battle for a Paddle Online Auction Community Fishing Pond Opening in Columbia Falls…
Join us to celebrate the longest day of the year, and support new conservation along the Flathead River! Live music will be provided by Mike Murray, along with an assortment of locally grown food options and drinks. The event will…
Welcome to the quarterly River to Lake newsletter. Issue 35 | Winter 2019. Progress on Flathead River Conservation Project 78 acres protected in the North Fork Flathead River watershed A Conversation with Ashley Creek Landowners Ranching for Rivers Funding Opportunity…
Thank you to all who joined us on December 4, at the Smith Valley Grange, to share your concerns about water quality in Ashley Creek and discuss how we can work together to improve it.
Did you miss the meeting and want to share your input? Are you concerned about water quality and what can we do to make Ashley Creek healthier? We want to know what help would you need to improve Ashley Creek. We can help you connect with experts that can provide financial and technical assistance. For more information or to discuss a potential project, please contact Constanza, Flathead Lakers, 406-883-1341.
The Flathead River Conservation Project is Funded! Thanks to the support of our numerous partners, their members, and foundations, we raised the $128,000 needed to protect this special place! Click here to read more. Help us conserve this exceptional wetlands…
Do you live near Ashley Creek? We want to hear from you. It takes a community working together to restore a stream. Share your thoughts here: Take this short survey Thank you! We want to hear your interests and concerns about…
