Challenges

Our mission requires us to confront the complex problems the basin faces with scientific integrity in order to understand the state of the watershed, looming threats, and opportunities on the horizon. Several interconnected macro-level trends are intensifying in the Clark Fork basin. We see a direct link between watershed health affected by these trends and community vitality reacting to these larger forces.

These are the challenges we face.

The Coalition addresses a wide range of challenges and works to create positive outcomes throughout the watershed. We carry out core strategies around which we have built expertise, reputation, and partnerships over the decades — particularly stream restoration, policy advocacy, and community engagement — applying them to our highest restoration and clean water priorities.

Pollution
Adequate Flow
Climate Change
Flood and Drought
Ecosystem Health
Vulnerable Wildlife
Aquatic Invasive Species
Growth and Sprawl
Recreation
You Can Help

A clean and healthy Clark Fork isn't possible without you.

If you’ve floated, fished, or just visited the awesome rivers and beautiful creeks of the Clark Fork watershed, you know how much they add to our lives. Did you ever wonder how you could give something back? The Clark Fork still suffers in many places from pollution and lack of water and is now facing new threats from climate change. The good news is, because people stepped up to help, this river is on the mend. All it needs now is you.