Resources
INFORMATION
Blackfoot Challenge Projects: In-depth information about the power of partnership in water protection. http://www.blackfootchallenge.org/am/publish/
Clark Fork Coalition: http://www.clarkfork.org/
- Clark Fork Coalition: Stream Care Guide is a great resource for land owners! Contains a wealth of concise information. Stream Care Guide link
Ducks Unlimited Montana: http://www.ducks.org/states/22/index.html
Flathead Conservation District: Riparian Garden Design Brochure
Governor's Task Force for Riparian Protection: Information for homeowners and builders on appropriate development. http://water.montana.edu/setback/
Montana Audubon: http://mtaudubon.org/issues/wetlands/planning.html
Montana DEQ Wetland Conservation: http://www.deq.state.mt.us/wqinfo/Wetlands/Index.asp
Montana Native Plant Society: A great resource for general information and specific tips on planting and maintaining native vegetation. http://www.umt.edu/mnps/
Montana Watercourse: http://www.mtwatercourse.org/
- 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 Watershed Coordination Council: http://watersheds.montana.edu/
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
http://www.riverkeepers.org/pdf/riparian_buffers_fact_sheet.pdf
University of Montana Watershed Health Clinic: http://www.umt.edu/watershedclinic/
Montana Trout Unlimited: http://www.montanatu.org/
SERVICES
SMART BUILDING NEAR STREAMS AND RIPARIAN AREAS IN THE BITTERROOT VALLEY:
The Bitter Root Water Forum Riparian Best Management Practices Group offers FREE local professional consultation for Bitterroot Valley landowners by ecologists, wildlife biologists, hydrologists, or engineers. This service is offered to owners of land on rivers and streams when they are considering building a permanent structure. The BRWF volunteer consultants will visit a site to help landowners decide where to build in order to be safe from floods, protect fish and wildlife habitat, enjoy the waterway while protecting water quality, and protect long-term property values.
To find out more about the program contact Laurie Riley, BRWF Executive Director, 406.375.2272, brwaterforum@bitterroot.net
OASIS NATIVE NURSERY
THE TROUT CONSERVANCY
The Trout Conservancy is a Missoula-based nonprofit that works on projects to benefit wild trout. The Trout Conservancy offers project planning, coordination and funding assistance to landowners who want to improve riparian areas and deal with streambank erosion in ways that help the environment. Projects can range from small plantings to rip-rap revegetation to major streambank stabilization and restoration. The Trout Conservancy's website is www.troutconservancy.org, and they can be contacted at 406-542-7445 or email: mt@troutconservancy.org.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Native Plant Source List: MT Native Plant Society
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
Missoula Urban Demonstration Project:Tool Library http://www.mudproject.org/index.htm
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