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 […]
Final Report on Community Recreation Meetings Released
In the fall of 2024, the Blackfoot Challenge hosted a series of community meetings around the watershed, gathering feedback about outdoor recreation trends and impacts to the region. Six local […]
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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 […]
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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 — […]
Updated travel brochure traces Lewis’ Blackfoot route
In July of 1806, a band of newcomers arrived in what is now Western Montana from the west. Captain Meriwether Lewis and his party ofnine men split from Captain William […]
Tracking Rare Carnivores
Hear from Luke Lamar of Swan Valley Connections, who helps lead a collaborative project to monitor populations of rare forest carnivores like Canada lynx, wolverines, fishers, and more. SVC and […]
Celebrating 2022 Outcomes
By Blackfoot Challenge staff Hard to believe it’s already two months into 2023. We don’t want to let too much of this year roll by without recognizing all of our […]