By working together on shared values,
we find solutions that stand the test of time.
To coordinate efforts to conserve and enhance the natural resources and rural way of life in the Blackfoot watershed for present and future generations.
At our core, we are a process.
We bring people together, facilitate respectful conversations and the exchange of information, keep the focus on shared values, and build trust.
We coordinate responses to community needs and find homegrown solutions that stand the test of time.
The hard work takes place in our community-led committees.
Anyone who has tried to walk quietly in the woods has likely been the subject of a complex communication network between the animals around them -- a sort of "distant early warning system.” Join UM wildlife biologist Erick Greene for a virtual presentation to learn how alarm calls work and listen to a variety of these specific sounds.
READ MOREWhen winter arrives in the Blackfoot, that means our Drought Committee is keeping a close eye on snowpack up high, as well as regional and national trends in the winter forecast. We compile monthly Water Supply Reports filled with information about snow water equivalent levels, reservoir storage, forecasted precipitation trends, and more. Click below to see the latest report.
READ MORE“The Blackfoot watershed is the birthplace of the conservation concept for the 21st century.”
“The bears are still here, we’ve just learned to live with them. We’re glad the Blackfoot Challenge is here to help us do that.”
“It is amazing and inspirational to see how they are able to find common goals and interests between landowners in such a large area.”