Blackfoot Challenge

Board Meeting
2022-02-16 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver)
The public is welcome to participate in our board meetings. Contact our Office Administrator Deb Dillree for more information: 793-3900 or deb@blackfootchallenge.org.

BCCA Council
2022-02-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-12-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-10-07 19:00 - 20:30
The Blackfoot Community Conservation Area Council Meeting. Public is welcome. Meeting location: Ovando Fire Hall. Contact Deb Dillree for details: deb@blackfootchallenge.org.

Drought Resilience Webinar, Part 2
2022-02-02 15:00 - 16:00
Climate Tools for Montana Producers with Dr. Kyle Bocinsky (Climate Science Lead), Dr. Kelsey Jensco (State Climatologist) and Ada Smith (PhD student) of the Montana Climate Office. Click her for more information.

Drought Resilience Webinar, Part 1
2022-01-19 15:00 - 16:00
Ranch drought planning with Colorado State University Range Management Specialist Retta Bruegger. Click here for more information.

Annual Board Meeting
2022-01-19 10:00 - 12:30
The public is welcome to participate in our board meetings. Contact our Office Administrator Deb Dillree for more information: deb@blackfootchallenge.org.

Happy New Year
2022-01-01 00:00 - 23:59

Merry Christmas
2021-12-25 00:00 - 23:59

Board Meeting
2021-12-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-09-15 10:00 - 13:00

Annual Drought Committee Meeting
2021-12-07 10:30 - 12:30
Annual season-ending meeting of the Blackfoot Drought Committee to discuss previous and future season planning. Topics include the Montana State Drought Plan, CSKT Water Compact, Stream Monitoring, Landowner Outreach, 2022 Water Supply Outlook, and Updates to the Blackfoot Drought Plan and Process.
Contact Drought Technician Kate Clyatt for more information and Zoom participation link: kate@blackfootchallenge.org.

Forestry & Prescribed Fire Committee Meeting
2021-12-02 12:30 - 15:30
Contact Forestry Coordinator Cindy Super for more information and Zoom participation link: cindy@blackfootchallenge.org.

Happy Thanksgiving
2021-11-25 00:00 - 23:59

Water Committee
2021-11-03 08:30 - 10:00
Contact Water Steward Jennifer Schoonen for details and Zoom participation link: jennifer@blackfootchallenge.org.

Soil Health Workgroup Field Tour
2021-10-14 13:00 - 16:00
This year the Workgroup will visit sites in Greenough and Potomac to learn about soil stewardship efforts underway locally and discuss other opportunities in the watershed.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Land Steward Brad Weltzien at brad@blackfootchallenge.org.

Youth Field Day
2021-10-06 09:00 - 15:00
This year’s Youth Field Day will take place at Garnet Ghost Town. For more information, contact Education Coordinator Elaine Caton at elaine@blackfootchallenge.org.

Blackfoot Prescribed Fire Workgroup
2021-10-04 10:30 - 17:00, 2021-09-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-09-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-09-13 10:30 - 11:30
The Blackfoot Prescribed Fire Workgroup will host weekly calls every Monday throughout the prescribed burning season to coordinate resource and information sharing. Contact Forestry & Prescribed Fire Coordinator Cindy Super for more information: cindy@blackfootchallenge.org.

Drought Committee
2021-09-09 08:30 - 09:30, 2021-08-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-08-10 08:30 - 09:30
Meeting will take place via Zoom. Contact Water Steward Jennifer Schoonen for participation link: jennifer@blackfootchallenge.org.

BCCA REW Workgroup Meeting
2021-09-08 18:00 - 19:30
The Blackfoot Community Conservation Area Council’s Recreation/Education/Wildlife Workgroup. Ovando Fire Hall. The public is welcome. Contact Office Administrator Deb Dillree for details: deb@blackfootchallenge.org or 793-3900.

Russell Gates Weed Pull
2021-08-28 09:00 - 11:00
Join members of our Vegetation Committee to pull leafy spurge and other noxious weeds along the banks of the Blackfoot River. You bring your passion for pulling weeds and a pair of gloves, and we’ll supply bags, refreshments, and good cheer!
The Russell Gates Fishing Access Sites is located 35 miles East of Bonner on Montana Highway 200 at milepost 35. Questions? Contact our Vegetation Coordinator Karen Laitala at karen@blackfootchallenge.org or 560-2919.

Board Meeting
2021-08-18 08:00 - 10:30
This month’s Board of Directors’ meeting will take place via Zoom.
The public is welcome to participate in our board meetings. Contact our Office Administrator Deb Dillree for more information: deb@blackfootchallenge.org.

Summer Block Party
2021-08-11 18:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, August 11 | 6 – 9 PM
Downtown Ovando
After a year off, we are excited to throw a party for our members in downtown Ovando again this summer. Join us on August 11 for food trucks, live music, a beer garden, interactive education exhibits, a silent auction, and a darn good time. This annual party is to show our appreciation for all the folks up and down the watershed who work day-in and day-out to steward this amazing place we call home.
Food Trucks: Lindey’s Steak House & Balsamroot Catering*
Stray Bullet Beer Garden
Silent Auction
Live Music from Helmville’s “Copper Queen”

*Food trucks are cash only. We’ll have an “ATM” on site.
**Are you a local vendor and would like to showcase your wares at the party? If so, contact Deb Dillree at deb@blackfootchallenge.org or 793-3900.

Thank you to our sponsors!
