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The Nature Conservancy in Montana and our partners have conserved nearly a million acres using our extraordinary community- based approach.
Crown of the Continent
One of a handful of places on the planet where all the natural pieces are still in place.
Southwest Montana
The Missouri River headwaters,Greater Yellowstone and wildlife migration across the Northern Rockies.
Northern Montana Prairies
This largest stretch of intact native grassland left in the Northern Great Plains.
Yellowstone River
The Conservancy is helping re-open the iconic river to rare native fish.
We maintain beautiful nature preserves around the state. Come visit one.
Our conservation, stewardship and science is carried out through our successful community-based programs.
The Montana Legacy Project
Reconnecting the pieces in the heart of the Crown.
The North Fork
Stopping coal mining in the Flathead River headwaters.
The Rocky Mountain Front
Conserving habitat and ranching on the eastern Crown.
The Centennial Valley
Restoring and protecting the Missouri Rive headwaters.
Big Hole Valley
A vital intersection of essential wildlife migration routes.
The Matador Ranch
A center of cooperative grassland research and testing.
Matador Grassbank
Innovative, neighbor-to-neighbor grassland conservation.
The Blackfoot Valley
Setting the standard for community-based conservation.
Pine Butte Guest Ranch
A perfect vacation retreat, premiere conservation center, and model for sustainability.
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