Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)—A master resource for restoring stream corridors and native vegetation. The following links cover various water quality and conservation topics.

Riparian zone benefits: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/FEATURE/buffers/

Information on stream restoration: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/stream_restoration/

Details on native plants in Montana: http://www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov/plants.html

Riparian setbacks information : http://www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/ecs/water/setbacks/index.html

Identify common riparian species: RiparianID_NRCS.pdf

Governor's Task Force for Riparian Protection—Information for homeowners and builders on appropriate development. http://water.montana.edu/setback/

University of Montana Watershed Health Clinic: http://www.umt.edu/watershedclinic/

Montana Native Plant Society—A great resource for general information and specific tips on planting and maintaining native vegetation. http://www.umt.edu/mnps/

Native Plant Source List— MT Native Plant Society

Montana Watercourse publications—This is a list of publications you can download or purchase on a variety of native plant and riparian zone topics. It's a veritable library of information. http://www.mtwatercourse.org/Publications/Publications.htm 

Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery—A resource for purchasing hardy, Montana-grown seedlings that are ideal for riparian zones. Use and minimum acreage restrictions apply. http://dnrc.mt.gov/forestry/Nursery/default.asp

Blackfoot Projects—In-depth information about the power of partnership
in water protection. http://www.blackfootchallenge.org/am/publish/  

For additional general information, visit or download the following:
 
http://www.riverkeepers.org/pdf/riparian_buffers_fact_sheet.pdf
 
http://www.crwp.org/pdf_files/why_riparian_setbacks_jan_2006.pdf

Montana Watershed Coordination Council: http://watersheds.montana.edu/

Montana DEQ Wetland Conservation: http://www.deq.state.mt.us/wqinfo/Wetlands/Index.asp

Montana Watercourse: http://www.mtwatercourse.org/

Missoula Urban Demonstration Project: http://www.mudproject.org/index.htm

Clark Fork Coalition: http://www.clarkfork.org/

Montana Trout Unlimited: http://www.montanatu.org/

Ducks Unlimited Montana: http://www.ducks.org/states/22/index.html

Montana Audubon: http://mtaudubon.org/issues/wetlands/planning.html