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Montana Audubon - publications
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P.D. Skaar's
Montana Bird Distribution, Sixth Edition Montana Bird Distribution is a book of maps showing the distribution of the 409 bird species found in Montana. The book uses thousands of bird sightings submitted by volunteers and professionals to identify where birds are found in the state; it is a compilation of ~ 88,000 bird observation records. MBD is updated periodically; the Sixth Edition came out in 2003 and the next edition is scheduled for 2012. Learn more
the need for stream vegetative buffers: what the science says In our work on stream setbacks, we are consistantly asked to "show the science". What does the scientific literature say? To answer this, we have completed three publications on the size of stream vegetative buffers needed to protect water quality, fish & aquatic habitat, and wildlife & wildlife habitat. Learn more
Impacts of 404 Permits on Wetlands and Waterways in Montana In August 2005, Montana Audubon updated its guide to how wetlands are protected under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act -- and how the 404 program is impacting wetlands and waterways in Montana. Learn more
A Planning Guide for Protecting Montana's Wetlands and Montana's wetlands and riparian areas are increasingly threatened by development pressures. This guide discusses how land use planning decisions at the local level can address these issues. Learn more
Learning to Go with the Flow: Streams and Bank StabilizationStreambank stabilization projects have a cumulative impact on waterways. This eight-page brochure describes all the common bank stabilization structures that are used in river projects. It includes descriptions of the function, materials used, and cost of each structure, as well as illustrations. Learn more