Thanks, Gallatin River Lodge!

Many thanks to the Gallatin River Lodge in Bozeman for collecting donations for Travelers for Open Land! We appreciate all our participating businesses and the role they play in helping to conserve Montana's open space!

GVLT Improving Triple Tree Trail

Gallatin Valley Land Trust is making improvements in the Triple Tree Trail. http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/environment/article_243776c4-0dfe-11e3-89da-0019bb2963f4.html

Creating a "Legacy" at Haskill Basin

Haskill Basin near Whitefish is a possible candidate for the Forest Legacy Program. The conservation project would maintain a working and productive forest and protect recreational access opportunities, wildlife habitat and Whitefish's drinking water supply. http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/haskill_basin_considered_by_legacy_program/34808/

History, Art, Access and Conservation

Nice article about artist Bob Morgan's historic boyhood home and Prickly Pear Land Trust's work with FWP to create a new fishing access site on the property. http://helenair.com/news/local/the-fall-of-the-house-of-morgan/article_62b0cd1e-07c4-11e3-bd7b-001a4bcf887a.html

Flathead Land Trust Receives Accreditation

Congratulations to Flathead Land Trust for achieving national accreditation. This is a terrific accomplishment and demonstrates FLT's professionalism and commitment.
http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/flathead_land_trust_earns_national_recognition/34874/

Tenderfoot Creek Success Story

Good article by noted outdoor writer Hal Herring about the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Tenderfoot Creek and recreational access. http://www.mtbullypulpit.org/2013/08/land-and-water-conservation-fund.html

Bitter Root Land Trust Joins Elite Company

Montana's Bitter Root Land Trust is among "the best of the best." http://ravallirepublic.com/news/local/article_2ea46216-0147-11e3-8c65-001a4bcf887a.html

Floaters Raise Awareness of LWCF

A group of Montana outdoor organizations floated a short portion of the Madison River to heighten appreciation for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/environment/article_269bbc9e-fe2d-11e2-9801-0019bb2963f4.html

Meet Some of People Behind Land Conservation Stories

Montana private land conservation is about people as much as it is about landscape. Learn more about some of the landowners who make personal and valuable contributions to Montana. Check out the Montana Land Reliance website at http://www.mtlandreliance.org/

The Conservation Fund Helps Expand Trail System

The Conservation Fund is working in the Flathead to help expand trails and create a community forest. 
http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/county_receives_400000_to_create_community_forest_above_herron_park/34774/

Two More Montana Land Trusts Receive Accreditation

Congratulations to Montana's newest accredited land trusts: Bitter Root Land Trust and Flathead Land Trust. Accreditation is a significant achievement and reflects the excellence of the land trusts' work and the commitment of their organizations.

http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/newsroom/press-releases/378-23-additional-land-trusts-achieve-accreditation