What’s going on with the weather?
August 16, 2017After a winter that featured frigid temperatures and above-average snowpack, and a spring that was marked by high streamflows and a lengthy runoff, western Montana is now roiling under one its hottest and driest summers on record. The aptly termed “flash drought” has devastated locations throughout the state, impacting agricultural…
The Clark Fork Needs All of Us
May 24, 2017The 14th Annual Clark Fork River Cleanup was on April 22nd and we were fortunate to have perfect weather this year, which brought 900 volunteers to the banks of the Clark Fork to enjoy a great day of river service. Friends, families, co-workers, local organizations, youth groups, and others pitched…
Some like it hot, trout do not.
April 24, 2017New real time water temperature gage provides valuable river information in the Upper Clark Fork. The Clark Fork Coalition recently teamed up with the George Grant Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), and the Natural Resource Damage Program (NRDP) to fund a seasonal water temperature monitoring site…
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
February 23, 2017Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are threatening our watershed now more than ever. The detection of invasive mussels in Tiber Reservoir last October dropped the possibility of a massively destabilized Clark Fork Watershed at our back door. What exactly do these new threats mean for our watershed? What are they? Aquatic invasive…
Quiet Waters, Healthy Rivers
January 23, 2017Everyone deserves the chance to experience and enjoy our waterways. At the Coalition, we've discovered that those who get out on the river are also more inclined to engage in its long-term care. The Problem: High-speed watercraft present a safety hazard to non-motorized vessels, bank fishermen, swimmers, and other river…
Thank You!
December 16, 2016Do you have any idea how much you did for Montana’s rivers and streams this year? Just to be sure you understand the power of your support, we wanted to give you the highlights from 2016. Thank you for making all of this possible! Your support truly makes a difference for the Clark Fork River…
2016 Online Auction
December 1, 2016Looking for great deals, once-in-a-lifetime trips, awesome gear, and amazing gifts? Look no further than our online auction! All proceeds benefit a clean and healthy Clark Fork River. Bidding begins online at noon on Friday, December 2 and ends Monday, December 12 at 10pm. You don’t want to miss this one! Don't want…
The Clark Fork’s Creek Crusader: Loren Pinski
September 30, 2016Members of our Volunteer River Corps (VRC) are always ready to roll up their sleeves for the river. From collecting snowpack data to removing trash from riverbanks to restoring riparian areas, the VRC is active all year round. There is something for everyone, and although it can be hard work,…
Superfund cleanup: It’s Working
August 17, 2016Is Superfund cleanup of mining wastes in the Clark Fork making a difference? Yes! At least it is in terms of total amounts of copper and arsenic. And that’s especially good news because both are toxic: copper is extremely bad for fish, and arsenic is poisonous for people. According to…
No Roads = New Habitat for Native Trout
July 29, 2016Things are looking up for cutties and bull trout in the Lolo Creek watershed! In 2009 the Lolo National Forest acquired over 32 sections of former Plum Creek Timber land in Upper Lolo Creek through the Montana Legacy Project. The East Fork of Lolo Creek is home to native cutthroat…
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