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Trumpeter Swans and Montana’s Common Loon
By Elaine Caton, Swan Restoration Coordinator Written for the Montana Loon Society‘s 2021 Newsletter In 2005, the Blackfoot Challenge in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service began an
Smokey Skies This Spring A Sign Of Prescribed Fire Coordination At A Scale That Matters
Over the last few weeks, a number of private landowners, organizations and public agencies have conducted prescribed burns in the Blackfoot River watershed with the goal of enhancing both forest
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
Noxious Weeds and the Environment: A Bigger Picture
By Karen Laitala, Vegetation Coordinator Although anyone who knows me knows that I’m a “certifiable” botany and native plants nerd, I love everything nature. In particular, I share a love
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
Conversations around water
By Kate Clyatt, Drought Technician If you’ve been around in the Blackfoot long enough, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the words “Murphy right” or “Milltown right” thrown around. If
SwanBlog Update: Keep Calm and Paddle On
By Elaine Caton, Trumpeter Swan Restoration Program Coordinator In spite of a worldwide pandemic and all the associated changes to human life that have gone with it, I’m happy to
Keep Calm and Paddle On
Head on over to our blog to read the latest update on Trumpeter Swan restoration in the Blackfoot watershed. Our Swan Restoration Coordinator Elaine Caton provides an update on releases,