City of Missoula is a local municipal government in Missoula County at the headwaters of the Lower Clark Fork Watershed.
City of Missoula is a local municipal government in Missoula County at the headwaters of the Lower Clark Fork Watershed.
City of Thompson Falls is a local municipal government in Sanders County in the northern Lower Clark Fork Watershed.
Clark Fork Watershed Education Program seeks to expand environmental literacy and stewardship through field-based science and research experiences.
"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
Eastern Sanders Conservation District is dedicated to the conservation of soil and water resources in eastern Sanders County.
The Green Mountain Conservation District is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the natural resources of western Sanders County and educating the public about natural resource concerns.
Lower Clark Fork Watershed Group is a non-profit created to serve for existing watershed councils engaged in protecting the water resources of the Lower Clark Fork River.
"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
Mineral County is a government agency in the western Lower Clark Fork Watershed.
Mineral County Conservation District works to promote soil and water conservation across Mineral County.
Missoula Conservation District works to promote sustainable resource management for all natural resources in Missoula County.
"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
Missoula County is a government agency at the headwaters of the Lower Clark Fork Watershed.
Missoula County Department of Ecology strives to provide coordination, educational outreach, and training to address the needs of the public in the areas of land management, youth development, and family and consumer sciences.
Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Group’s mission is to protect and restore Rattlesnake Creek Watershed and to promote appreciation and respect in the community for the watershed’s unique qualities.
"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
Sanders County is a government agency in the northern Lower Clark Fork Watershed.
Sanders County AIS Task Force monitors and assesses conditions related to AIS in Sanders County and develops associated management strategies.
The University of Montana is an institute of higher learning dedicated to providing high-quality and accessible education.
"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
