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Montana Stories
Story Archive
Here's a collection of stories about The Nature Conservancy's work in Montana.
We'd love to hear the stories of your encounters with nature in Montana. Click here to send us your ideas and stories.
More Conservation in the Blackfoot!
Another nearly 11,000 acres of Montana’s iconic Blackfoot River Valley has now been permanently conserved through the work of The Nature Conservancy and its partners. Learn more
Fire for Birds
Fire is a useful tool for restoring habitat for all kinds of wildlife, especially Greater Sage-grouse...but it's a tricky business. See why
Gifts of Conservation
The Conservancy ended the year in 2012 with the conservation of more than 20,000 acres -- from the Swan Valley, to the Big Hole and all the way to the Northern Prairies. Get the details
An Eagle's Legacy
Elaine, the Golden Eagle that was tagged on Nature Conservancy land in 2010 was killed by a snare trap this year, but leaves behind information that will help her species' survival. Learn more
Caught on Camera
Remote cameras at the Conservancy's Matador ranch are providing valuable info on wildlife movement. See who got caught on camera
Whitney's Hunt
There are many ways to measure a successful hunting trip. As Whitney Daniel discovered, a great adventure may not involve firing a single shot! Read more
Annual Report 2012
The Nature Conservancy in Montana made some great conservation achievements in 2012. Take a look in our Annual Report. Download a pdf (2.7 MB)
Learning from the Birds
Matt Ocko spent two summers collecting data on grassland birds on Montana's Northern Prairies and helping on the Matador Ranch. Read about his experience!
Treasures of Comertown
Our Comertown Prairie Pothole Preserve is in a remote part of the state, but Brian Martin found it well worth the visit. See why
Saved by the Bark
Nature Conservancy supporter Pat McKernan tells about her encounter with a big cat. Read the story
Golden Eagles
Protecting land on Montana's Rocky Mountain Front is essential to keeping Golden Eagles soaring in western skies. See why (pdf 500 kb)
Prairie Dancers
Greater Sage-grouse are truly the showmen of the grasslands. But their days on nature's stage are threatened, so the Conservancy is trying to help. Find out how (pdf)
Safe!
Matador Ranch hand Charlie Messerly rescues a young elk from a bad encounter with a fence. See the rescue
A Sea of Grass
Conservation easements on the historic Cornwell Ranch are preserving valuable wildlife habitat and family ranching. See how
Don't Fence Them In
The largest pronghorn migration on earth crosses Montana's Northern Prairies, but bad fences in the wrong places pose a serious threat. Learn how
Wildlife in Motion
Wildlife moves for a variety of reasons and distances, conserving habitat at the right scale and with the right connections really matters. Learn more(pdf)
A New Era for Conservation
The Montana Legacy Project has truly changed the course of conservation in the West. Read the history (pdf)
NYC in Montana
Three teens from New York City spent a month working for the Conservancy in the remote Centennial Valley. Read their story
Climate Change in Montana
Montana isn't escaping the impacts of a changing climate. Our work is helping wildlife adapt to the ways their habitat is being affected. See how
Tracking Curlews
The Montana Chapter is working with scientists and landowners to conserve habitat for Long-billed Curlews. Explore
The Enigmatic Lynx
The Montana Chapter is conserving critical habitat for threatened Canada Lynx. Learn how
Wildlife Friendly Wind Power
Wind energy holds great promise in Montana if care is taken to keep it safe for wildlife. See how we're helping
Easements Come of Age
Once viewed with suspicion by some landowners, conservation easements are now preserving wildlife habitat and family ranching in Montana. See how (pdf)
Weed Wars
The Montana Chapter is fighting weeds across the state and joining cutting edge research into managing invasive plants. Learn how
New Home for Ferrets
The Conservancy is helping re-establish endangered black-footed ferrets on the Montana prairie. See how
New Life from the Ashes
Fire is playing a key role in restoring the rare Centennial Sandhills of Montana See how
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