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Blackfoot Recreation Program Gains Momentum
By Marley Held-Wilson, Recreation Program Coordinator One of the guiding principles of the Blackfoot Challenge is to respond to community needs. Post pandemic, with rising community concerns about recreation impacts
Blackfoot Drought Committee Urges Public Cooperation in Drought Response This Summer
Ahead of what is shaping up to be an extremely low water year for the Blackfoot and other Western Montana rivers, the Blackfoot Drought Committee is urging the public’s cooperation
Old Salt Co-op Featured on Montana Public Radio
Recently, Montana Public Radio featured Helena’s Old Salt Co-op and their latest venture — a new restaurant called The Union. The story spotlights the unique model of Old Salt —
Cross-boundary Prescribed Fire Creates a Win-Win for Private & Public Lands
By The Mannix Family Large landscapes hold a multitude of values that often seem to be conflicting and can be managed by many different entities across a patchwork of man-made
Celebrating 2023 Accomplishments
By Blackfoot Challenge staff Last year marked the Blackfoot Challenge’s 30th anniversary as an organized, community-driven conservation organization. All of you who support and take part in our work are
Avian Flu Becomes a Concern for Trumpeter Swans
Despite a normal snowpack, the Blackfoot River experienced low water levels for much of the summer.
Wrap-up of 2023 Drought Response season
Despite a normal snowpack, the Blackfoot River experienced low water levels for much of the summer.
Ranching in the spotlight at Youth Field Day
Blackfoot Valley schools enjoyed learning about sustainable ranching and land stewardship during the Challenge’s 2023 Youth Field Day.
A Swan Success Story
2022 turned out to be a banner year for trumpeter swans in the Blackfoot watershed.