Trumpeting Success

by Elaine Caton, Blackfoot Challenge Bird Program Coordinator In early April I counted 26 trumpeter wwans feeding and resting in this small ranch pond near Ovando. They included a swan […]

Wildflowers or Weeds?

Just as not all unwanted plants are noxious weeds, not all noxious weeds appear to be problematic exotics. Some invasive plants may be considered pleasant in appearance with brightly colored […]

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 — […]

First Water Supply Report of 2023 posted

As of January 1, the Blackfoot has received 95% of its normal precipitation and snowpack according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) SNOTEL network. This is up slightly compared […]

Prepping for Pile Burning

This fall, partners throughout the Blackfoot Valley have been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) working hard to restore fire on the land.

BCCA Council seeking applicants for 2023-2025 term

2023 BCCA COUNCIL MEMBER APPLICATION INFORMATIONClosing Date: November 30, 2022 The Blackfoot Community Conservation Area (BCCA) Council is responsible for managing, on behalf of the community, the 5,609-acre Core area […]