Bob Marshall Wilderness is dedicated to active wilderness stewardship to create the next generation of conservation leaders.
Bob Marshall Wilderness is dedicated to active wilderness stewardship to create the next generation of conservation leaders.
The Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship is an innovative educational center at Whitefish Schools, providing hands on learning experiences for K-12 students in sustainable energy, agriculture, forestry, natural resources, and entrepreneurship.
Citizens for a Better Flathead’s mission is to foster citizen participation and champion sustainable solutions to keep the Flathead ecologically and economically healthy.
"Western Montana waters are more than just rivers and lakes. They are the lifeblood of its ecosystems and the heart of its communities. We rely on them to sustain biodiversity, fuel economic prosperity, and provide boundless recreational opportunities. Protecting these waters is not just a responsibility; its and investment in the future—a pledge to preserve the natural wonders that define Western Montana's spirit and soul."
Gina Hodges, City of Kalispell
The City of Columbia Falls is a local municipal government in Flathead County in the northern portion of the Flathead Basin.
The City of Kalispell is a local municipal government in Flathead County in the northern portion of the Flathead Basin.
The City of Polson is a local municipal government on the Flathead Reservation in the southern portion of the Flathead Basin.
"We live at the headwaters of the Columbia River Basin. It's our job to be good stewards of the aquatic resources in western Montana to benefit not only us, but also our downstream neighbors."
Mike Koopal, Whitefish Lake Institute
The City of Ronan is a local municipal government on the Flathead Reservation in the southern portion of the Flathead Basin.
The City of Whitefish is a local municipal government in Flathead County in the northern portion of the Flathead Basin.
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are a tribal government agency in the southern Flathead Basin.
"In Missoula, we are blessed with a clean, prolific aquifer. It is important that we prioritize stewardship, acknowledging that many in this country and around the world suffer for lack of what we have in abundance."
Tracey Campbell, Stormwater, City of Missoula
Crown Managers Partnership is a partnership amongst federal, state, provincial, tribal, and First Nation agency managers in Montana, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Crown of the Continent Geotourism provides a travel guide to places most respected and recommended by locals in Montana, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Discover Kalispell is a destination marketing and stewardship organization seeking to strengthen the local economy while preserving the community’s values and assets.
"We can have control over nonpoint source pollution issues like failing septic systems and urban stormwater to protect our groundwater and surface waters."
Mike Koopal, Whitefish Lake Institute
Flathead Audubon’s mission is to conserve birds, wildlife habitat, and ecosystem diversity through education and advocacy.
The Flathead Community of Resource Educators (C.O.R.E.) is a network of individuals and organizations working together to increase awareness and understanding about the natural, historical and cultural resources of the Flathead Region.
Flathead Conservation District supports locally-led conservation through landowner assistance programs and education initiatives in Flathead County.
"Healthy rivers and lakes in western Montana provide recreational opportunities, support aquatic ecosystems, and deliver quality water for drinking and irrigation. Clean water is championed by agencies like ours but can only be achieved through partnerships and by engaging communities to protect the region's waters. Clean water requires action, and it starts with all of us."
DEQ, Water Quality Planning Bureau
Montana State University Extension is dedicated to improving the quality of people’s lives by providing research-based knowledge to strengthen the social, economic, and environmental well-being of families, communities, and agricultural enterprises.
Flathead Electric Cooperative seeks to provide competitive and reliable electric services and enhance quality of life of their customers.
"We can't let the phrase, 'This is how we've always done it', discourage progress."
Tracey Campbell, Stormwater, City of Missoula
The Flathead Lake Biological Station’s mission is to serve the Flathead Lake region by advancing a cutting-edge research, monitoring, education & outreach platform for limnology, ecology, and environmental science.
Flathead Lakers is a non-profit dedicated to protecting clean water, healthy ecosystems, and a lasting quality of life in the Flathead Watershed.
Flathead Land Trust seeks to ensure that future generations will have opportunities to live, work, and play on the rich land of the Flathead Valley.
"Montana Waters: Clearly Connected is about more than water quality, it represents community and our collective spirit to safeguard the world class aquatic resources of western Montana."
Mike Koopal, Whitefish Lake Institute
Flathead Rivers Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Flathead River System.
Even a Lake Needs Friends
Friends of Lake Mary Ronan are a group of dedicated homeowners on a mission to protect the water quality of Lake Mary Ronan.
Glacier Country Tourism is a regional nonprofit with a focus on ensuring economic sustainability while preserving the quality of life for residents and quality of place for visitors.
"As upstream users, we have legal and moral obligations to protect water quality—not only for future generations, but for everyone who lives downstream."
Tracey Campbell, Stormwater, City of Missoula
Glacier Institute seeks to strengthen human connections to the natural world through guided hikes and educational programs in Glacier National Park.
Lake County Conservation District provides technical assistance, financial assistance, and education in order to create a sustainable, productive, healthy environment for the Lake County community.
"Nonpoint source pollution is one of the biggest threats to the sustainability and resiliency of our water resources. We must focus on solutions that mitigate the cumulative impact of stormwater runoff."
Tracey Campbell, Stormwater, City of Missoula
Little Bitterroot Lake Association is a non-profit dedicated to the proper care and stewardship of Little Bitterroot Lake.
Swan Lakers are devoted to preserving and improving the water quality and natural, cultural, and historical resources of Swan Lake.
Swan Valley Connections’ mission is to inspire conservation and expand stewardship in the Swan Valley through education, research, and on-the-ground projects.
Upper Flathead Neighborhood Association focuses on the protection of natural resources, water quality, bird and wildlife habitat, and rural landscapes of the Flathead Valley.
The Village of Bigfork is an unincorporated town in Flathead County in the northern portion of the Flathead Basin.
