Angling for the Future: Blackfoot River - PDF

Thank you for your interest in the Blackfoot Challenge's drought efforts!

Drought Committee Updates:

Monitoring Drought Conditions in the Blackfoot:

Monitoring Streamflow:

Current streamflow conditions listed by gauge station. Five gauge stations are located in the Blackfoot: Blackfoot River near Bonner, North Fork Blackfoot River near Ovando, Blackfoot River above Nevada Creek, Nevada Creek above reservoir and Nevada Creek at the mouth.  USGS Real-Time Data for Montana Streamflow

Monitoring Water Supply: 

5 monthly Water Supply Outlook Reports and the Low Flow forecast data.  NRCS Water Supply & Reservoir Storage

Monitoring Precipitation:

Snow and precipitation data (both site and basin wide) for the current water year.  NRCS Snow Survey Program

Drought Education & Mitigation:

National Drought Mitigation Center
Important information on the impacts and effects of drought.

Montana Natural Resource Information System
Links to various state and federal agencies as well as drought data, resources and assistance.

Montana Natural Resource Conservation Service
The NRCS Montana State website contains substantial information on crop and range management, wildfire, water conservation, and tips for homeowners in the Technical Resources section.

Water saving tips for the home.

Governor's Drought Information Webpage

Protecting Your Home From Fire:

Fire Wise

Tips for fire safety, links to other helpful websites, educational material, and technical assistance.

Keep Green

Tips on how to make your home fire safe from landscaping to indoors.

Fishing & Recreation:

Blackfoot River Recreation Management – 2008 Annual Report by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks

Information on impacts of drought to fish & wildlife.  Tips on how general recreating public (anglers, hunters, etc) can  help reduce impacts.  FWP fishing closure policies and status reports.