Where Conservation Meets Community
We turn local insight into lasting action to care for the land, wildlife, and communities of the Blackfoot watershed.
Upcoming Events
Join us for some exiting events, such as our holiday party and board meetings.
Stewardship Guide
Download our guide containing basic information and best practices related to the Blackfoot watershed.
Programs
Our programs bring people together to solve real-world challenges across the Blackfoot watershed.
Support
Donations help ensure that working lands, clean water, and open spaces remain part of Montana’s future.
Voices of the Blackfoot Watershed
These are the stories of neighbors, ranchers, and families working together to keep the Blackfoot wild, healthy, and thriving.
Denny Iverson
One Rancher. One Big Save.
When a timber giant threatened to sell off 34,000 acres of wild Montana land, rancher Denny Iverson rallied his entire valley—loggers, neighbors, and conservationists alike—to save it forever.
Steve & April Woodhouse
Stewards of the Shoreline
After a wake-up call on forest health, Steve and April Woodhouse transformed their lakeside property into a fire-resilient, invasive-species-fighting stronghold—proving that small actions can ripple across an entire watershed.
Our Programs
Our programs generate lasting outcomes grounded in shared community priorities
Latest News
Stay up to date on the people, projects, and progress shaping the Blackfoot watershed.
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Clearwater Valley Bear Smart Wraps Up Year 2 Thanks to Community
by Alan Davis, Clearwater Valley Bear Smart It’s a wrap! For two years in a row, the Seeley Lake area avoided any significant bear events. The Clearwater Valley Bear Smart […]
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Birds Build Worldwide Conservation Connections
by Elaine Caton, Blackfoot Challenge Bird Program Coordinator I am sitting in a conference room in a Helena hotel, attending the fall meeting of the Western Working Group of Partners […]
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A Backpack Full of Stories: Intern Recounts a Summer in the Blackfoot Watershed
By Scout Noble This summer I had the great privilege of interning with the Blackfoot Challenge. For a young person who cares deeply about cultivating a reciprocal relationship with the […]
Support Our Work
Help protect the land, water, and way of life in the Blackfoot—your gift makes a lasting impact for generations to come.