1. Celebrating Flathead Lake ’ s North Shore

2. Beautiful scenery, wetland habitat, farm lands, abundant waterfowl, and recreation

3. Rich land and family histories Salish and Blackfeet campsites

4. D. Worm ’ s property Now part of the FWP North Shore Wildlife Management Area.

5. “My hope for this unique property has been that it could be preserved for the people of Montana to enjoy and that its historic character could be protected.” - D. Worm

6. Flathead Lake ’ s North Shore encompasses 3,600 acres of public and private lands, including 7 miles of shoreline.

7. The North Shore was designated an Important Bird Area by Audubon in 2010.

8. It is used by tens of thousands of birds.

11. More than 220 bird species have been observed using the North Shore.

14. Native cutthroat trout and bull trout come to the north shore to begin their trip up the river for spawning.

15. The trout return to the lake after spawning.

16. The north shore is also used by bears, reptiles, and other wildlife.

17. The The Flathead Flathead River River and and Flathead Flathead Lake are are a connected connected system. Flathead Flathead River River to to Lake Lake Initiative Initiative partners are are helping helping protect protect and and restore restore the connections.

18. Flathead Flathead River River to to Lake Initiative American Bird Conservancy Ducks Unlimited Flathead Audubon Society Flathead Conservation District Flathead Lakers Flathead Land Trust Intermountain West Join Venture Landowners Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Land Reliance University of Montana Flathead Lake Biological Station USDA Natural Resources and Conservation Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Funders & supporters

19. We are conserving the North Shore for current and future generations to enjoy.

20. Special Special thanks thanks to to the the landowners whose whose visionary visionary stewardship stewardship helps protect the the Flathead ’ s Flathead ’ s natural natural heritage. Most photos by Karen Nichols