The last week in February marks National Invasive Species Awareness Week, a week that highlights the non-native flora and fauna that wreak havoc on our ecosystems. The Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) published a list of nine ‘invasive species to…
As the valley is blanketed with snow, many things look different. The river turns icy, the geese populate spring waters, and steam rises from houses and businesses alike, but one thing that remains constant is the presence of evergreens along…
As the west faces growing drought conditions, producers are finding innovative ways to utilize livestock as means to conserve water. Montana State University was recently highlighted in a Time magazine article titled, “Farmers Are Using Wool To Save Water in…
As we head into the New Year, we would like to welcome a (somewhat) new member of our conservation community in Madison County, Clayton Marxer! To better introduce himself to everyone, Clayton shared with us this short bio, describing his…