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The Clark Fork Coalition is a resource for river-related knowledge. We are well versed in the issues, trends, and science that impact the Clark Fork watershed — including water quality, quantity, access, use, and more. Join us to learn more about this river’s remarkable story.
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Recent Posts
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River News & Brews: When the Berm FailsTuesday, June 18 | 6-7:30pm | Alberton Community Center RSVP HERE The only thing separating the Clark Fork River from ill-constructed holding ponds brimming with toxic waste at the abandoned Smurfit-Stone pulp mill site is a shoddy, permeable berm that stretches on for four miles. If that berm failed,… -
Karen Knudsen’s Retirement Bash: Celebrating 31 Years of “YES!”Thursday, May 16 · 5 – 10pm MDT Live music, local food trucks, drinks, and an introduction to incoming Executive Director, Brian Chaffin! RSVP HERE Join us in celebrating this extraordinary leader and human as she journeys beyond a career marked by positive impact, deep personal connections, and saying YES!… -
Meet CFC’s new Executive Director!After an intensive and thoughtful candidate search, we are beyond thrilled to announce that CFC staff and board have appointed Dr. Brian Chaffin as the new Executive Director of the Clark Fork Coalition, succeeding current Executive Director Karen Knudsen after her 17 years at the helm and 31 at the… -
Deer Lodge Community Deserves a Safe & Clean Arrowstone ParkAs advocates for the Clark Fork River and the communities that it supports, we believe that the ongoing Superfund work in the headwaters represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for cleanup and restoration. While we might occasionally disagree with decision makers about how cleanup should be accomplished, there are a few underlying…
The Coalition and River in the News
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Federal grant to help preserve fish, floating on Clark Fork RiverJanuary 8, 2024 – Laura Lundquist
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Efforts in Missoula continue to restore and provide access to the Clark Fork RiverDecember 20, 2023 – Ian Alvano
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Missoula County signs on to Grant Creek restoration projectDecember 20, 2023 – Martin Kidston
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Bull trout, isolated in Grant Creek, get help from Missoula groupDecember 20, 2023 – David Erickson
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $51 Million from the President’s …December 19, 2023 – DOI Press staff
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Feds pay for fish-friendly fixes of irrigation diversions in upper Clark ForkDecember 19, 2023 – Duncan Adams
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Federal grant to create infrastructure improvements on Clark Fork RiverDecember 19, 2023 – NBC Montana Staff
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Grant Creek group to start restoration plan to help bull troutDecember 18, 2023 – Laura Lundquist
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Community Water Conversations set for Dec. 7November 30, 2023 – Montana Standard Staff
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Riverine riddles: Clark Fork River cleanup moves forward as questions lingerNovember 30, 2023 – Duncan Adams
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UM Western, Trout Unlimited to host 2nd annual Community Water Conversation eventNovember 17, 2023 – NBC Montana Staff
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Stakeholders urge the state to stay involved in the Smurfit-Stone cleanup planningNovember 17, 2023 – Austin Amestoy
