Fatal grizzly bear attack in Ovando
A camper was killed by a grizzly bear in Ovando early on Tuesday morning, July 6. The Blackfoot Challenge Board and staff are deeply saddened by this tragedy and extend […]
Catch up on the latest Montana Forests news
From biochar and camas prairies to stewardship interns and public land acquisitions, catch up on what’s happening on the lands The Nature Conservancy owns and manages in the Blackfoot watershed. […]
Last Water Supply Report of the season posted
Record amounts of precipitation in May brought much needed snow to upper elevation snowpack across the region, however long-range forecasts call for warmer and drier days than normal. Read June’s […]
Join us for a Prescribed Fire Tour in June
This spring, private landowners and public agencies across the watershed conducted prescribed burns to enhance forest health and community safety. Join members of our Prescribed Fire Work Group to visit […]
North Powell CD to host forum on conservation priorities June 7
Irrigation reports for the Blackfoot watershed posted weekly
The 2021 irrigation season has begun, and that means our irrigation reports have too. Throughout the season, Barry Dutton, Blackfoot Soil Scientist Extraordinaire, provides weekly summaries of weather, crop water […]
Missoula BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Land Acquisition
(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The public is invited to comment on a proposal by the Bureau of Land Management to acquire more land in the Blackfoot River Watershed. The BLM’s Missoula […]
On the blog: Cyanobacteria found to be cause of death of bald eagles
Until recently, the cause of death of thousands of bald eagles and other birds across the Southern United States remained a mystery. Researchers discovered the culprit was a type of […]
Missoula BLM eyes prescribed burns in Blackfoot River corridor
(MISSOULA, Mont.) – In order to protect natural resources and local communities, the Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is monitoring conditions for potential prescribed burning in the Blackfoot […]
First reported sighting of grizzly tracks near Helmville
Grizzly bear tracks were just spotted on a ranch near Helmville. The bear had found a road-killed elk along Highway 141. Our annual springtime reminder to secure attractants and carry […]