by Halle Nienhaus | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog
To the untrained eye, Viking Creek is easy to overlook. Hemmed in by the busy boulevard connecting downtown Whitefish to its namesake lake and ski resort, the little wetland off Wisconsin Avenue borders deluxe lodging accommodations, a private luxury golf club,...
by Halle Nienhaus | Oct 19, 2025 | Blog
LIVINGSTON, Mont.—When a torrential flood struck this town nestled on the banks of the Yellowstone River in 2022, it swamped areas that scientists had long predicted were susceptible to flooding. Those included a historic residential neighborhood and land that housed...
by Halle Nienhaus | Oct 16, 2025 | Blog
Beavers are a powerful force for a healthier landscape in Park County and beyond. Their dams store water, recharge aquifers, slow floodwaters, reduce erosion, and create vital habitat for fish, birds, amphibians, and mammals. Beaver ponds can also improve water...
by Halle Nienhaus | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog
It’s often said that people learn in different ways, some through listening, others through seeing and doing. Auditory learners absorb information by hearing things explained, while visual learners need to see a concept in action to truly understand it. It’s estimated...
by Halle Nienhaus | Jul 14, 2025 | Blog
The water is clear, summer is in full swing, and flotillas of rafts, tubes, and drift boats are following the slow current of rivers all over southwest Montana. With summer comes river season in the state, and that means upticks in use and pressure on our most beloved...
by Halle Nienhaus | Jul 9, 2025 | Blog
Park County kicks off another year of Give a Hoot! From July 1st through July 30th, your donation to Montana Freshwater Partners will be amplified through matching funds from the Park County Community Foundation. Donate if you Give a Hoot about clean water....
