Trumpeter Swan Restoration in the Blackfoot

It was recently Swan Release Day in the Blackfoot Valley. Over 250 people gathered to support the historic restoration of trumpeter swans in the Blackfoot.

RMEF and Partners Conserve Land in Elkhorn Mountains

Thanks to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and partners for conserving habitat and expanding access in the Elkhorn Mountains west of Townsend.

Realtor Makes Case for Value of Open Land

Distinctly Montana Magazine article by Bozeman Realtor Robyn Erlenbush details benefits of open land.

Welcome to Montana: Here's a fly rod.

This looks like a fun idea.

EXIT Realty Montana hosted an event for special guests to experience fly fishing in Montana on Sept. 20-22.

Max and Tina Coleman, Regional Owners of EXIT Realty Montana, hosted co-workers during their first time in Montana and their first experience fly fishing.

“We wanted our guests to really experience Montana,” Max Coleman said. “It is wonderful to get together with members of our EXIT family, relax, fish and just spend time with each other. They are already talking about coming next year and asking how we could possibly top their experience this year.”

Flathead Land Trust Barn Bash Celebration on Sept. 26

Flathead Land Trust is busting out a Barn Bash celebration on Sept. 26 at the Diamond B Ranch. A great time for a great cause. This historic Welcome to Montana highway sign will be available to purchase. Check it out.

Trust for Public Land Holding Sept. 28 Open House

The Trust for Public Land is holding an open house at their new offices in Bozeman on Sept. 28. The open house starts at 4:30. Give TPL's Bozeman office a call for more details.

Travelers for Open Land Receives Commerce Grant

The Montana Department of Commerce has awarded Travelers for Open Land a $15,000 grant to help improve and expand the Montana tourism and outdoor recreation industries and to provide information about land conservation and Travelers for Open Land.

Blackfoot Revive and Thrive! Set for Sept. 20

Folks in the Blackfoot are going to have some fun on Sunday, Sept. 20, and you're invited to join them. Revive and Thrive! The Nature Conservancy is throwing a free, family-friendly work party and barbecue at Primm Meadows with their friends from Five Valleys Land Trust and the Blackfoot Challenge.

State Legislator Organizing Bitterroot Bike Ride To Support Trails

State Representative and trails advocate Ed Greef is organizing a Bitterroot bike ride on Sept. 18 to help improve trail maintenance and rally support for bike paths.

From the Ravalli Republic article: "Greef, a Republican who represents House District 88 at the Montana Legislature, said his goal is to have a fun ride and experience the wonderful benefit that a paved path provides to a community. But it’s also about raising awareness to the need for a source of money to pay for maintenance of the paths, as the Legislature has not stepped up so far."

Land Trust Helps Landowners to Improve Forest Health

Gallatin Valley Land Trust is helping landowners deal with drier, warmer forest conditions.

LWCF: Great Program for Montana

Montanans have used the Land and Water Conservation Fund very effectively.

Nonresident Spending Grows Dramatically

Impressive: Since 2010 nonresident visits are up 6 percent but nonresident spending is up by 52 percent.

Elk Foundation Helps Open Up Missouri Breaks Access

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation does it again... conserves habitat and opens up access, this time near the Missouri Breaks. And just in time for hunting season.