The Upper Columbia Conservation Commission (UC3) met in mid February to update its partners and the public about the fight against aquatic invasive species, and outline the upcoming season's plans and projects.

The Flathead Lakers look forward to assisting Montana FWP, CSKT Natural Resources Department, and UC3 'spread the message, not the mussel' and more this boating season.

Interested in a better alternative to rip rap and sea walls along your shoreline? Watch our seminar.

Dynamic gravel beaches are a natural way to absorb wave action, preventing shoreline erosion and damage and protecting Flathead Lake.

In January, Flathead Lakers board member Steve Rosso and Executive Director Kate Sheridan convened a seminar on gravel beaches, led by Dr. Mark Lorang. Several local entities are currently in the process of determining their lakeshore policies, and representatives from Lake County, City of Whitefish, and others were able to attend.

This week, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks acquired ownership of this critical 772-acre parcel along the Flathead River, helping protect clean water in Flathead Lake and watershed, and a critical wildlife corridor between the Swan and Whitefish ranges.

Learn more: flatheadlakers.org/conservation-restoration

Read more: Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Finalizes Purchase of 772 Acres Near Columbia Falls for New Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area.

In the final steps toward protecting the Bad Rock Canyon Conservation Project, the Montana Land Board unanimously approved purchase of 772 acres of intact riparian forest and a mile along the Flathead River. It is one of the largest remaining undeveloped riverfront property in the area.

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Check out the late summer/fall edition of the Flathead Lake Monitor, including Bad Rock Canyon update, wastewater in our watershed, a wrap up of our annual meeting, and more!

MT FWP seeking public comment on improving habitat conservation and recreational opportunities on Flathead Lake Islands.

The Flathead Lakershave acquired funding to assist landowners with shoreline recovery and erosion prevention, caused by the Boulder 2700 fire. Contact us if you have been affected.

Over the last couple weeks, Lakers board and staff members have participated in a variety of site visits and tours around the watershed.

If you are interested in learning more or scheduling a site visit, contact Hilary Devlin at hilary@flatheadlakers.org.

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes supported the conservation of the Bad Rock Canyon project from the start.

Last week, the Lakers and our key conservation partners, MT Fish, Wildlife, and Parks and the Flathead Land Trust, were honored to take 25 elders and members of the Salish and Kootenai Culture Committees to see the property as the project nears completion. We look forward to more opportunities to work with CSKT to preserve places that are both ecologically and culturally valuable.

Flathead Conservation District needs volunteers to help restore Krause Creek.

Participants in the project don’t need to have technical expertise in stream restoration to help, just enthusiasm and a strong back.

Volunteers can sign up for one or more 3-hour session to lend a hand, weekdays November 3rd – 12th.

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