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From weeds and wetlands to fences and flickers: Blackfoot Watershed Stewardship Guide now available!
The Blackfoot Challenge is excited to announce the completion of the Blackfoot Watershed Stewardship Guide, a 36-page handbook full of information and resources on land and water stewardship for Blackfoot
Regenerative Ranching in the Blackfoot: An Evening with the Mannix Family Ranch
The Mannix Family has lived and ranched in the Blackfoot watershed’s Helmville Valley for five (going on six) generations. Join us for an evening with members of the Mannix Family
Winter Drought Resilience Webinar Series
This winter, please join us for a series of Webinars on Drought Resiliency in Ranching. It is no secret that 2021 was a devastating drought across the state of Montana.
49th Annual Powell County Livestock Seminar this Saturday
Featuring a discussion on electric fence and drive-over mats by Blackfoot Challenge Board Chair Jim Stone and Wildlife Coordinator Eric Graham. The event is free and concludes with a social
Annual Soil Health Tour showcases emerging approaches to enhancing Blackfoot agricultural soils
Every fall, members of the Blackfoot Challenge’s Soil Health Work Group gather to tour area ranches implementing new and innovative approaches to improving soil health. The Work Group, established in
Blackfoot River Recreation Use Study
In 2020, FWP continued and expanded a 14-year program of monitoring recreation use on the Blackfoot River. 2020 was a unique year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Record numbers of
Bears and Ghost Towns: Coming together to deliver place-based education
Earlier this fall, the Blackfoot Challenge worked with a host of partners to bring Blackfoot elementary students outdoors to learn about the world around them. On a sunny fall day
BCCA Council seeking applicants for 2022-2024 term
2022 BCCA COUNCIL MEMBER APPLICATION INFORMATIONClosing Date: November 30, 2021 The Blackfoot Community Conservation Area (BCCA) Council is responsible for managing, on behalf of the community, the 5,609-acre Core area
Riding the Fences
Riding the Fences: Listening and learning as a means to safely live with grizzly bears Written by Jessianne Castle of the Grizzly Bear Collective. This is an excerpt from the
Seeking Communications Intern
Motivated, thoughtful and detail-oriented individuals interested in conservation communications are encouraged to apply. The Blackfoot Challenge is a non-profit, community-based organization that coordinates a variety of collaborative conservation initiatives in