"A thing is right only when it tends to preserve the integrity,
stability and beauty of the community; and the community includes the
soil, water, fauna and flora, as well as the people." - Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac, 1949
Conservation districts (CDs) work locally to fulfill the state's policy to conserve soil, water, and other natural resources of the state. The Flathead Conservation District (FCD) covers all areas within the county boundaries except within the original (1945) city limits of Kalispell and Columbia Falls. Read More...
310 Stream Permits
Montana ’s Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act, also known as the 310 Law, is a state law which requires that any person planning to work in or near a perennial stream or river on private or public land must first obtain a 310 Permit from the local conservation district.
"Estimating Boat-Wake-Induced Levee Erosion using Sediment Suspension
Measurements," by Bernard O. Bauer, Mark S. Lorang and Douglas J.
Sherman, Journal of Waterway, Port, Coasta...
Conservation Information For:
Small Acreage Owners Protecting Streams, Wildlife Habitat, Small Farm Agriculture, Wildlife HELP!
Help prevent the invasion of noxious alien species to our beautiful lakes and streams. Learn how to inspect your boat to prevent the spread of eurasian water milfoil, zebra and quagga mussels. Once they are here, they will be nearly impossible to remove. 3 training sessions: June 25 and July 9 at Fish, Wildlife & Parks from 10-3, and July 25, location to be announced.
There is an unbreakable link between
native plant species and native wildlife. Indeed, most native insects cannot,
or will not, eat alien plants. When native plant species disappear or are
replaced by alien exotics, the insects disappear, thus impoverishing the food
source for birds and other animals. In many parts of the world, habitat
destruction has been so extensive that local wildlife populations are in crisis
and may well be headed toward extinction.
Water is powerful! If you live or travel across a floodplain, be prepared! If you need to evacuate, take pets with you. Don't tie up livestock. Look at the links included to get more information.
Cheatgrass (downy brome) is an undesirable grass species that is spreading in many western states. A cool season grass, it is first to come up in the spring and can show renewed growth in the fall. Dying off in summer, it provides fuel for wildfire. It also outcompetes many beneficial native grasses. Find out steps you can take to control it at http://www.ext.colostate.edu/PUBS/natres/06310.html
Flathead Conservation District