Conservation project protects Reed’s Slough
A new conservation easement held by the Flathead Land Trust completes protection of Reed's Slough, a popular bird-watching wetland. The conservation property is owned by Bob Danford and protects 36 acres, including 15 acres of the slough and surrounding farmland.…
Conservation Leadership Award presented to two River to Lake Initiative partners
Last December, the Flathead Land Trust presented their Conservation Leadership Award to Gael Bissell, current President of Flathead Audubon, and Constanza von der Pahlen, Flathead Lakers Critical Land Program Director, for their many years of dedicated work and significant achievements…
Smith Lake Waterfowl Production Area gains bird habitat
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.…