Montana Freshwater Partners

Montana Freshwater Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Livingston, dedicated to preserving and restoring streams and wetlands throughout the state. Our mission is supported through our innovative focuses, the Give Back to the Yellowstone River Stewardship Program and our Wetland and Stream Mitigation Program. We also provide technical services to partners and landowners, such as watershed planning, regulatory expertise, wetland delineations, and stream assessments.

Our Mission

To restore, enhance, and protect Montana’s rivers, streams, and wetlands through science-based and innovative solutions that benefit people, communities, and our shared natural environment.

Our Vision

Healthy and resilient aquatic ecosystems — today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

Our Approach

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Download 2023 Impact Report PDF

Featured Films

The Shape of a River

Discover the story of one man’s journey to leave a legacy for his children on the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states.

The Life in the Land

The dynamics facing Park County’s Paradise Valley are unique. In this film, discover the challenges facing the Upper Yellowstone through the perspectives of a local rancher, a business owner, an educator, and our Executive Director, Wendy Weaver