We believe strongly that long-lasting community partnerships and landowner buy-in is key in our efforts to fully restore the Clark Fork basin and its fishery.  We're working overtime to bridge county lines, bring groups from across the state to the table, and involve federal agencies in the conversation about how to best restore the Clark Fork.  By working collaboratively with partner organizations and local public and private stakeholders, we can present this watershed as a global showcase for how a damaged watershed can be fully restored.

Read more about Landowner Resources for Stream Restoration (coming soon)

At the Coalition, we know that we can protect prime westslope cutthroat habitat and restore bull trout in the upper Clark Fork River, all while ensuring that the rural rhythms of this unique area remain intact.  When we work collaboratively, we can protect wildlife habitat, increase angling opportunities, and improve economics in the region.  Our huge investment in the upper river complements other work happening throughout the basin, from stream restoration and mine reclamation in the middle stretches, to placing long-term protections in place in the spectacular lower river.  As Blackfoot River flyfishing outfitter and Montana landowner Paul Roos recently described, the Clark Fork River is a "sleeping giant" of a fishery.  We believe that with continued support from our partner groups and increased collaboration with landowners, that we can "re-awaken" this river and bring back its natives for perpetuity.