Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.

Blackfoot Watershed

Crown of the Continent Ecosystem Glacier National Park Blackfeet Indian Reservation Bob Marshall Wilderness Blackfoot Watershed Flathead Indian Reservation

Missoula Powell Lewis & Clark Continental Divide Nevada Creek Clearwater River North Fork Roger’s Pass Bonner Blackfoot Challenge Forested Grasslands Crop Alpine

The Blackfoot Challenge, a Watershed Initiative

1,900 miles of perennial streams

2,500 households 7 communities

IS THIS TRAIN WRECK AVOIDABLE? Blackfoot Watershed Resource Threats Blackfoot Challenge

“Ridge To Ridge” Ridge to Ridge

Mission: Coordinate efforts that will enhance, conserve and protect the natural resources and rural lifestyle of the Blackfoot River Valley for present and future generations. The Blackfoot Challenge supports environmentally responsible resource stewardship through the cooperation of public and private interests.

THE BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE State Agencies Corporations Private Landowners Nonprofit Organizations Federal Agencies Conservation Groups Local Business Community Recreationists

Pieces of the Puzzle

Committees Conservation Strategies Habitat & Water Quality Noxious Weeds Water Cons. & Recreation Forestry Lewis & Clark WildlifeEducation Executive

Conservation Strategies Cooperate with and coordinate land conservation efforts between public agencies, conservation groups, and private land owners to conserve and protect the natural resources and rural lifestyles of the Blackfoot Watershed.

Better Communities Through Cooperation