Our strategic restoration projects focus on healing the headwaters of the Clark Fork River. We work with partners and landowners to remove environmental stressors, repair vulnerable streams, improve flow, restore habitat and water quality, and enhance water reliability in prioritized tributaries. Since 2003, we have re-watered thirsty creeks with more than 40 billion gallons of water, restored 15 miles of riparian habitat, and reconnected 7 streams to rivers by removing fish barriers.

Restore the Rest
Bitterroot
The Bitterroot River sustains diverse fisheries, supplies food, shelter, and critical movement corridors to an abundance of wildlife, and provides a wealth of cultural, economic, and recreation resources.
More >Clark Fork/Blackfoot Confluence
For 100 years, Milltown Dam blocked the confluence of the Clark Fork and Blackfoot rivers near Missoula, trapping toxic sediments and contaminating local drinking water. Now, the dam is out, the mining waste is gone, fish can swim back upstream, and two mighty rivers flow free once more.
More >Lower Clark Fork
The Clark Fork becomes deep and wide as it flows toward its terminus in Lake Pend Oreille. Here, creeks cascade through lush forests, providing critical habitat for the threatened native bull trout, Montana’s state fish. Sadly, proposed mines threaten to discharge polluted wastewater into the river–forever.
More >Middle Clark Fork
The scenic stretch of the Clark Fork from Missoula to the Flathead confluence offers incredible recreational benefits. Here, we connect thousands of people to caring for their hometown river through educational programs, and restore cold water to thirsty creeks.
More >Upper Clark Fork
At the heart of Montana’s mining boom, the Upper Clark Fork provided the copper that electrified the nation. But the meandering headwaters of the Clark Fork paid a heavy toll from the resulting pollution. Today, this watershed is the center of one of the most remarkable restoration stories in the world.
More >Beaver Conflict Resolution
Clark Fork Coalition launched a pilot project in 2019 to address beaver conflicts using nonlethal resolution methods. Our program goals include: building greater tolerance for beavers on our landscape, reducing beaver conflicts, and increasing awareness through outreach and education.
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