Stream De-Fence: How a Fence Cleans A River
A Cameron Creek Case Study: 2026 Restoration in Sula, Montana Meeting Diverse Bitterroot Needs Agriculture is a cornerstone of our Bitterroot…
From Muddy to Mighty – Restoring North Burnt Fork one Section at a Time
North Burnt Fork Creek (NBF) is a beautiful Stevensville creek that flows into the Bitterroot River, and one of the largest…
Dam! That’s Impressive. The HOW and WHY of Tolan Creek Beaver Dam Analogues
This July the Bitterroot Water Partnership worked with the Bitterroot National Forest and Two Wolf Foundation to install over 30 ‘beaver dam…
Community Perspective: Investing in the Future of Our Bitterroot Waters
A conversation with Dan Kerslake, Owner and Operator of Kerslake Ranch in Stevensville, MT; Father and Husband; Supervisor with the Bitterroot…
“The Water Was Chocolate Brown”
Tolan Creek – The Bitterroot Water Partnership Fulfilling Its Mission By Doug Hatchimonji, BWP Board Member All rivers are a sum…
Schoolyard Lessons: Growing the Next Generation of Stewards for Darby
Schoolyard Lessons: Growing the Next Generation of Stewards for Darby By: Ellie Ross The leaves are changing, the days are getting…
Being Water-Wise in the Bitterroot: Every Lawn Counts!
Montana’s rugged history is full of wild stories about the lengths that people have gone to to protect their water rights…
The Dirty Truth – Sediment Pollution in the Bitterroot
It’s real, it’s dirty, and it’s a problem! We’re talking about sediment, those small particles of rock and soil that flow…
We’ve Got Something Special-The Importance and Value of the Bitterroot
By Ellie Ross For the folks who live here, the value and importance of the Bitterroot may seem obvious. Look around…
Sheep Creek Mine: You Bet We’re Ready to Take Care of What’s Ours.
January 2, 2024 For three decades, the Bitterroot Water Partnership has worked for clean, abundant water and healthy habitats in the…